Learning Outcomes
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Explain the relevance of philosophical questions to areas of inquiry in a range of disciplines and human practices.
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- Global Citizens
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Collaborate effectively with others.
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Articulate ideas, arguments, philosophical points of view and intellectual traditions in all of the following areas: metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and social and political philosophy.
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Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis.
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Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship.
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Exhibit initiative and self-direction.
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Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts.
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Evaluate and critically analyse beliefs, ideas, and information using a range of techniques in philosophical reasoning.
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Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment.
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Act ethically, respectfully, and responsibly.
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Identify different methods of persuasion and justification, and explain their roles in philosophical arguments and contributions to knowledge.
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Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media.
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Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Psychological Science - BPsychSc3435 - Psychological Science
Bachelor of Arts and Business - BArts (Bus)3444 - Arts and Business
Specialisation Structure60 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 60 UOC.
ARTS/EDUCATION (SECONDARY) STUDENTS
The major in Philosophy must not be taken as it is not an approved teaching specialisation.
Level 1 Core Courses
Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
Level 3 Core Course
Students must take 6 UOC of the following courses.
Level 2 Prescribed Electives
Students must take at least 24 UOC of the following courses.
Level 3 Prescribed Electives
Students must complete at least 12 UOC of the following courses.
Bachelor of Psychological Science Requirements
Bachelor of Psychological Science program 3435 and BA Complementary Major in PhilosophyIf you are a Bachelor of Psychological Science student, you only need to complete 54 UOC of Philosophy courses consisting of 12 UOC at Level 1, 24 UOC at Level 2 and 18 UOC at Level 3 including the … For more content click the Read More button below.
BACHELOR OF POLITICS, PHILOSOPHY AND ECONOMICS REQUIREMENTS
If you are a Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics student ARTS1362 Critical Thinking for Today's World will be counted towards 12 UOC Level 1 core courses if you are taking Philosophy as an optional major.
Recommended Elective
Students taking the Philosophy major stream are encouraged to take the following course as a UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Prescribed elective or free elective:- ARTS1362 Critical Thinking for Today's World (6 UOC)
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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