DEGREES AHEAD
8 Cricketfield Newick East Sussex BN8 4LL United Kingdom
www.degreesahead.co.uk Contact +44207 193 7932 Tell A Friend

Graduate Diploma in Philosophy - Macquarie University PDF Print E-mail

Graduate Diploma in Philosophy - Macquarie University

TEL: 0207 193 7932   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Course Information:
College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Division: Division of Society, Culture, Media and Philosophy
Department(s): Department of Philosophy
Area Of Study: Society, Culture, Media and Philosophy
Course Type: Undergraduate
Degree Type: Graduate Diploma
CRICOS Code: 021503C
Key Features:
The Graduate Diploma in Philosophy is a degree especially designed for those who already have an undergraduate degree in any field of study who wish to undertake a short, intensive program of study in philosophy, for their own personal interest, to enhance and update their professional skills and expertise, or as a means of acquiring the philosophical background necessary for pursuing further postgraduate work in philosophy.

Students who have undertaken the Graduate Diploma in Philosophy in recent years have had undergraduate degrees in areas as diverse as business, engineering, tourism, commerce, accounting, economics, statistics and psychology.

 
Suitable For:
Students with an undergraduate degree from a recognised university in any field of study. 
Career Opportunities:
Further postgraduate research in philosophy. 
Requirements - 2009 :
Entry Requirements: 3-year bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised university in any area of study.
Course Quota: No
Work Experience Requirements: No work experience required.
English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic English only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section
  • TOEFL (paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE
  • TOEFL (computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing
  • TOEFL (internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking
 
Course Commences: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July), 2009
Study Options: Full-Time
Minimum Course Duration: 1 Year
Minimum Course Credit Points: 24
Confirmed Per Credit Point Fee*: $836.00
Estimated Annual Fee*: $20,064.00
Location: North Ryde (Sydney)
Subjects Per Year: 6-8
Notes: The Diploma is undertaken over one year of full-time study. Students must obtain an aggregate of at least 24 credit points at 200 level or above in Philosophy units, including at least 12 credit points at 300 level.

Students who are undertaking the Diploma as further professional training or as a bridge to postgraduate work in philosophy are strongly advised to consult with a member of philosophy staff when compiling their program of units.

A grade point average of 3.25 in the Graduate Diploma will qualify students for acceptance into the Honours program in philosophy.

* This is a proposed fee only and is subject to change.For courses of more than one year’s duration: For units completed in 2009, the 2009 fee will apply. For units completed in 2010 (or 2011, depending on the duration of the course), you will pay the fee approved for the 2010 (or 2011) academic year respectively.

For students commencing in semester two, 2009: the 2009 fee listed will apply for your first semester of study only. The fee approved for 2010 will take effect from semester one, 2010.

All fees are in Australian Dollars (AU$), unless otherwise stated.
Sample Program:

This is a sample study program only. The units listed in this sample program may not be a true representation of what an official study program will look like for this course. This sample program shows an example of possible units which could be taken under this area of study.

YEAR 1 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
PHIL238 Phenomenology and Existentialism*
PHIL245 Classical Modern Philosophers*
PHIL246 Philosophy of Religion*
PHIL256 Knowledge and Reality*
PHIL351 Social Philosophy*
PHIL356 Power, Desire and Subjectivity*
PHIL382 Agency and the Self*
 

ENQUIRY FORM

Full Name:

Email:

Phone:

Skype:

Study Location:

Subject/s of Interest::

Qualifications Held:

Times Available for Consultation:

Further Information:

Captcha:
Site Map  |  Privacy Policy  |   Copyright 2010