PD-ARTS Philosophy
Postgraduate Diploma in ArtsInformal specialisationYear: 2018
PD-ARTS Philosophy
Overview
Please note that PD-ARTS Postgraduate Diploma in Arts will no longer be accepting new applications as of the 1st January 2015, the program from 2015 will be offered as GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced). Please refer to the correct handbook entry for program information for commencing students from 2015.
See program overview
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation should
- acquire knowledge of the background necessary to proceed to research work in philosophy;
- develop skills necessary to proceed to original work in the subject;
- acquire the formal qualifications necessary to proceed to Masters level work in philosophy.
Last updated: 18 December 2020
Structure
The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:
- thesis subject (37.5 points)
- one complusory subject (12.5 points)
- four elective subjects (50 points)
Total 100 points
Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters
Subject Options
Thesis Subject
37.5 points
Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL40019 | Philosophy Thesis | No longer available |
Compulsory Subject
12.5 points
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL40020 | Reading and Writing Philosophy | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Elective Subjects
Four elective subjects (50 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL40002 | Recent European Philosophy | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHIL40003 | Topics in Moral Psychology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHIL40004 | Value Theory | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHIL40005 | Topics in Metaphysics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHIL40007 | Philosophy of Language and Mind | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHIL40013 | Uncertainty, Vagueness and Disagreement | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
| PHIL40014 | Topics in Asian Philosophy | No longer available | |
| PHIL40017 | Early Modern Philosophy | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHIL40018 | Topics in Contemporary Epistemology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Links
http://shaps.unimelb.edu.au/Last updated: 18 December 2020