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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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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 Structure
60 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 3 Core Course

Students must take 6 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)

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