Bachelor of Arts – Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts – Philosophy
The study of philosophy involves thinking about some of the big questions we ask during our lifetime. You will explore a vast range of influential ideas, from the ancient philosophers, whose works are preserved in manuscripts from India, China and Greece, right down to cutting-edge contemporary work on pressing ethical…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The study of philosophy involves thinking about some of the big questions we ask during our lifetime. You will explore a vast range of influential ideas, from the ancient philosophers, whose works are preserved in manuscripts from India, China and Greece, right down to cutting-edge contemporary work on pressing ethical issues, the nature of mind and artificial intelligence.
The study of Philosophy tackles some of the biggest questions in life while teaching you the crucial skills of thinking critically, writing clearly and reading carefully. The questions explored include: What is justice? How do we know things? What does it mean to be conscious? Does God exist? Do the sciences tell us the truth about the world? Is time travel possible? What is truth? And many more.
Course Structure
Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
Why study this course?
Develop advanced reasoning and communication skills, depth and breadth of view, and the ability to think critically and creatively
Improve your employment prospects while doing something that truly broadens your mind
UWA is the only university in Western Australia that teaches units in formal logic
You’ll learn to
analyse and evaluate arguments
distinguish between good arguments and bad arguments, irrespective of their subject matter, and thus make informed decisions and recommendations on contentious issues
demonstrate clarity of thought
separate distinct issues, consider them independently and think out the consequences of positions on them
demonstrate the general skills for thinking about problems and tasks, and framing and evaluating solutions
frame, express and convey ideas – your own and other people’s – in a clear and convincing way
appreciate the value of different perspectives on life, society and knowledge
Career Pathways
In business and the public service, Philosophy graduates can be found in areas such as strategic planning, where their conceptual and analytic skills and the ability to interpret the big picture are highly valued. With a growing awareness of corporate, medical and environmental ethics, students who specialise in ethics have the skills and opportunity to make an important contribution to work in these areas.
Further Study
This major lays the foundation for further study options at honours and postgraduate level.
REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent).
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0
TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening
Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
