Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Philosophy)

Course 095-PH (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Graduate Enquiries, Arts & Music Student Centre Rm 104 (Ground Floor) Old Arts Building Tel: +61 3 8344 5321/+61 3 8344 6395 Fax: +61 3 9347 0424 Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au
Course Overview:

The postgraduate diploma allows students to undertake a research project in a specialist field of study. Students will gain considerable knowledge in an area of philosophy and engage in critical assessment of the major theoretical claims of the discipline. The course provides a pathway to higher degree research for students who have not completed a four year BA (Honours) with a research component in philosophy.

Course coordinator:
Dr. Allen Hazen
School of Philosophy
Email: allenph@unimelb.edu.au

Objectives:

Students who complete the postgraduate diploma should:

  • acquire knowledge of the background necessary to proceed to research work in philosophy;
  • develop skills necessary to proceed to original work in the subject;;
  • acquire the formal qualifications necessary to proceed to Masters level work in philosophy.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:
  • Thesis of 10,000 words
  • six elective subjects
Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.
Subject Options: Thesis subject
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
25
Elective subjects
Philosophy
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500

History and philosophy of science*
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
* A maximum of two history and philosophy of science subjects may be taken as electives, subject to approval of the philosophy course coordinator. Other subjects may be considered in consultation with the course coordinator.
Entry Requirements:

The minimum entry requirement is:

  • an undergraduate degree with a major in philosophy or cognate discipline and a grade average equivalent to an H2A (75%) at the University of Melbourne in the major
or
  • a Graduate Diploma in Arts (Philosophy) with a grade average equivalent to an H2A (75%) at the University of Melbourne.
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes: None
Links to further information: http://www.philosophy.unimelb.edu.au/

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