Overview

Throughout this Philosophy BPhilosophy (Sydney) program from The University of Notre Dame Australia students are encouraged to reflect deeply and critically on fundamental questions, and are challenged to examine their own beliefs, values and the practical implications for living. The three-year Philosophy program at The University of Notre Dame Australia covers various areas of philosophical thought, major topics, and thinkers within the discipline. It also includes treatment of the Catholic intellectual tradition.

In Western Australia, Philosophy is available to secondary school students under the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). By studying a Bachelor of Philosophy and gaining a postgraduate teaching qualification, such as the Master of Teaching (Secondary), you will be eligible to teach philosophy in secondary schools.

Students studying a degree in Philosophy can undertake a Major or Minor in the following disciplines: Theology, History, English Literature, Politics & International Relations, Behavioural Science and Social Justice. Students may also wish to study Philosophy and/or Theology as a Major within a degree in the School of Arts & Sciences.

Career opportunities:

The following careers are open to graduates of this program:

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Education and teaching (upon completion of a graduate-entry teaching qualification)

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aesthetics: Philosophy of Art

Cosmology and Philosophy of Science

Epistemology: Theory of Knowledge

History of Philosophy – Ancient

History of Philosophy – Modern

Logical and Critical Thinking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

There are two main recruitment rounds, usually between May to July (Semester 2 Mid-Year intake) and November to March (Semester 1 Main-Round intake)

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

73

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fremantle, Australia
Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Philosophy Theology and Religious Studies View 55 other Bachelors in Philosophy in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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73

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50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 061708C

Indicative ATAR of 70 with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) OR

Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24

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Tuition Fees

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30429 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Domestic Students: Commonwealth Supported Places.

Living costs

Fremantle

Australia

1700 - 2700 AUD / month

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