University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationStudying philosophy at UNSW, you’ll address three major concepts of philosophical thought: continental European, analytic and Chinese. Drawing on the wealth of wisdom and insights in these three areas, you’ll ask fundamental questions concerning the nature of reality, knowledge, society and human existence. Philosophical questions are at the core of all aspects of human existence, including politics, law, business, peacemaking and warfare, creative arts, and science and technology.
You’ll learn to gather, critically evaluate and organise large and complex bodies of information to understand and engage with the key issues of complex, contemporary societies. The study of philosophy will teach you to examine and question the fundamental concepts of human knowledge. This reflection will challenge and deepen your understanding of issues such as human rights, the methods of scientific inquiry, the ethical implications of climate change, disability and public policy.
Delivery mode
University of New South Wales offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- UNSW Sydney, High St, Kensington
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Portfolio Entry
- An ADA Portfolio Entry submission will demonstrate your passions alongside your best work, to boost your chances of admission to a bachelor’s degree of your choice.
Prerequisites
- You don’t need to have completed prerequisite courses, but we do assume you have a Year 12 (or equivalent) level of knowledge.
- IB Diploma: 29
We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements.
- HSC Plus: This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred UNSW degree.
- Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL): This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level.
- Educational Access Scheme (EAS): Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12.
Your ATAR is not the only measure of your potential to succeed, which is why we offer a range of pathways into university.
- Gateway Admission Pathway: This scheme is open to students in Years 11 and 12 who attend Gateway schools.
- Entry programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: We offer entry programs for Indigenous Australians, including the Indigenous Preparatory Programs and the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS).
If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Academic version, IELTS Indicator and IELTS UKVI: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
- TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language – Internet-Based Test) - including TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)
- PTE (Pearson Test of English – Academic): 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest)
- C1 Advanced Cambridge (formerly known as CAE – Cambridge Advanced English): 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest)
- C2 Proficiency Cambridge (formerly known CPE – Cambridge Proficiency English: 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest)
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) will prepare you for the following role.
Philosophy Teacher
A Philosophy Teacher instructs students in philosophical concepts, theories, and critical thinking skills. You might work in secondary schools, col...
About University of New South Wales
UNSW is at the heart of the sophisticated global knowledge system that is shaping our future. Since our foundation in 1949, we have strived to create and share critical knowledge for the benefit of society, with lasting impact. The strategies produced and implemented across our university are strengthening our ability to achieve these goals, now and into the future.
It is our privilege to shape the next generation of global thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers.
