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Learning Outcomes

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Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis.
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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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Articulate ideas, arguments, philosophical points of view and intellectual traditions in some of the following areas: metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and social and political philosophy.
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Collaborate effectively with others.
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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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  • Global Citizens
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Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly.
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Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship.
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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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Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media.
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Evaluate and critically analyse beliefs, ideas, and information using philosophical reasoning.
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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 Media - BMedia3429 - Media (Comm & Journalism)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3434 - Media (PR and Advertising)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3438 - Media (Screen and Sound Production)
Bachelor of Arts and Business - BArts (Bus)3444 - Arts and Business
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3453 - Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3454 - Media (Communication and Journalism)

Specialisation Structure
24 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 24 UOC.

ARTS/EDUCATION (SECONDARY) STUDENTS

The 24 UOC minor in Philosophy can be combined with a major in English as preparation for a double first teaching specialisation

Recommended Electives

Students taking the Philosophy minor stream are encouraged to take the following course as an Elective:- ARTS1362 Critical Thinking for Today's World

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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