PD-ARTS Philosophy

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.

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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.

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

Thesis Subject

37.5 points

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

Compulsory Subject

12.5 points

Elective Subjects

Four elective subjects (50 points)