Philosophy

Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) in this specialisation should:

• possess advanced knowledge and understanding of the discipline of philosophy through coursework in several areas, such as ethics, social and political philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology and logic;
• have a deeper critical understanding of one or more areas of philosophy through completion of an independent research project;
• be able to analyse and critically assess arguments and philosophical positions at a very high level;
• develop excellent communications skills through extended written work, close reading and intense discussion of philosophical texts, and the presentation and discussion of thesis research; and
• understand the relevance of philosophical knowledge and skills in the context of other disciplines, to society more generally, and to employers.