Philosophy

Major/Minor/Specialisation !D23-AA-SPC+1030 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Year and Campus: 2015

Coordinator

Dr François Schroeter

Email: fschro@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Office of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Arts

Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au

Overview:

Please note that PD-ARTS Postgraduate Diploma in Arts will no longer be accepting new applications as of the 1st January 2015, the program from 2015 will be offered as GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced). Please refer to the correct handbook entry for program information for commencing students from 2015.

See program overview

Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation 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.
Structure & Available Subjects:

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:


  • thesis subject (37.5 points)
  • one complusory subject (12.5 points)
  • four elective subjects (50 points)


Total 100 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Subject Options:

Thesis Subject

37.5 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
18.75

Compulsory Subject

12.5 points

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Elective Subjects

Four elective subjects (50 points)

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Links to further information: http://shaps.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

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