Philosophy Major

Major/Minor/Specialisation !105-AA-MAJ+1039 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Year and Campus: 2014
Overview:

This course is no longer taking applications, the course structure below applies to re-enrolling students who commenced their studies prior to 2008. Information for course B-Arts can be found at the following: https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/

Learning Outcomes:

See course objectives

Structure & Available Subjects:

Philosophy

A major in philosophy consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

  • up to two first-year subjects in philosophy (25 points); and
  • second/third-year subjects in philosophy to total 100 points overall.

Students who commenced their degree before 2007 will need to complete 112.5 points toward this major in order to complete the major. For the specific major structure you must follow, refer to the handbook produced in the year you commenced your degree, available online at https://psc.unimelb.edu.au/.


Subject Options:

First-year subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Second /Third -year subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Not offered in 2014
12.50

Second/third-year optional subjects

Students can credit one of the following subjects towards their Philosophy major

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2014
12.50
Links to further information: http://philosophy.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science

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