
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Philosophy
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Philosophy is a companion degree for high achieving students who are critical and creative thinkers. People who are motivated to become the thought and action leaders of the future, who want to embrace the world around them, expand their university experience to include multi-disciplinary perspectives, and affect positive change wherever their future careers take them.
It’s a degree built of your choosing that you generally study in parallel with your principal degree, with unit options covering research, leadership and service, cultural understanding, and multidisciplinary perspectives. There is a particular focus on transferable, multidisciplinary skills, and cultural engagement, with many units breaking the classroom/exam tradition and providing you the option to undertake projects within local, state, national or even international communities.
Delivery mode
University of Tasmania offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Churchill Ave, Hobart
- 2 Invermay Rd, Launceston
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)
Apply for, and be accepted into a Bachelor course at UTAS; and
Have an ATAR of 90 or above.
Domestic applicants with higher education study
Have completed a course at Bachelor level within the past three years and have marks equivalent to a grade point average of 5.5 on a seven-point scale; or
Be currently enrolled in a UTAS Bachelor degree, have completed at least six units of study (75 credit points) and have a UTAS grade point average of 5.5.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Philosophy will prepare you for the following roles.
University Professor
University Professors are academic professionals who teach at colleges and universities. They usually teach at least one full class in the academic...
Philosophy Teacher
A Philosophy Teacher instructs students in philosophical concepts, theories, and critical thinking skills. You might work in secondary schools, col...
Policy Analyst
A Policy Analyst provides advice and recommendations on policies affecting government departments, commercial businesses and not-for-profit organis...
Policy Adviser
A Policy Adviser helps to develop and improve policies impacting on government departments, commercial businesses and not-for-profit organisations....
About University of Tasmania
Providing a good education to as many Tasmanians as possible is at the heart of everything we do.
To strengthen and future-proof our ability to do this, we’re transforming our University. We’re building new pathways for our students, reflecting their changing needs, so that where you start in life does not define where you go.