Masters (Coursework)
School of Philosophy & Theology, Sydney Campus
Have you always harboured a fascination with philosophy? Are you attracted by "big questions"? No matter what you studied as an undergraduate, this Master's degree will allow you to follow your passion - for professional or personal reasons. This program offers you the opportunity to explore subject areas aligned with your own interests and then to develop these interests via a research project. As a graduate you will also have the critical thinking and reasoning abilities that are bound to impress future employers.
The program is open to applicants who have a recognised Bachelor's degree (Level 7 AQF) in any discipline.
At The University of Notre Dame Australia, we prize the tradition of educating the whole person. Through the University's Core Curriculum all of our students study both theology and philosophy, but the Master of Arts (Philosophy) will particularly appeal to students who have either a professional or personal interest in philosophy.
This program is a coursework degree and includes a research project component. You will complete a core course in Reason and Revelation, 12 Philosophy courses of your choice, and you will write a supervised research project in an area of your choice. Your studies begin within the context of the University, with Reason and Revelation, which begins with philosophical analysis and explanation of concepts of reason, reasoning, and believing and acting upon reasons. It then relates reason to revelation (Scripture and Tradition), before considering the relationship between philosophy and theology.
Assessment consists of assignments, essays, presentations and research papers. Most classes take place in the evenings or during normal teaching hours and are a mixture of workshops, lectures, seminars and tutorial discussions. Classes are engaging and lively, taking place in an atmosphere of interpersonal exchange.
The Master of Arts (Philosophy) degree takes two years to complete when studied on a full-time basis, but is also available part-time for domestic students. If you have already studied philosophy at university level you may be entitled to up to eight courses of advanced standing or RPL, but students with a level 8 qualification in an area other than philosophy or a philosophy Major may apply for up to four units of credit of advanced standing or RPL.
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations.