Overview

The Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Philosophy BPhil programme from The University of Western Australia key facts:

The innovative curriculum provides an individually designed academic programme , focusing on your chosen area of specialisation, coupled with unparalleled access to UWA's leading researchers and research facilities, international exchange programmes , professional skills development workshops and a network of talented peers and alumni.

Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons) students can study most undergraduate majors on offer at the University, as long as they have met prerequisite requirement for the major.

Why study a Bachelor of Philosophy:

The research-intensive focus ensures you have the skills to identify and solve complex problems, independently manage and lead projects, and communicate incisively across a range of platforms.

During the course you will study abroad at one of UWA's international partner institutions, expanding your connections among the international community.

The cross-cultural learning this experience fosters is an invaluable asset in today's globalised workplace where intercultural knowledge is highly regarded.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Philosophy General 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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82

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS Code: 068916E

Entry to the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) is available to school-leaver applicants with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (or equivalent) of 98 who have not achieved any results in a tertiary-level award course, and current UWA first-year students who have achieved strong results and wish to transfer to the BPhil (Hons).

To be considered for this course you must:

achieve the University’s minimum entry score (ATAR of 98 or equivalent)

demonstrate English language competence

satisfy any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

52000 AUD / year

≈ 52000 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Student: Commonwealth Supported Place

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

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Perth

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