Bachelor of Philosophy

The Bachelor of Philosophy offers a comprehensive education in the history, major domains and contemporary issues of philosophy.

You will develop high-level critical thinking skills and the ability to defend and communicate a reasoned point of view.

As a graduate this means you will find employment in areas where the ability to think clearly, logically and creatively are valued.

Core Curriculum – The Logos Program

• Logos I
• Logos II
• Logos III

Year One

• The Method and Basic Problems of Philosophy
• History of Philosophy: Ancient
• General Elective 1
• Critical Thinking
• Philosophy of the Human Person
• History of Philosophy: Medieval
• General Elective 2

Year Two

• History of Philosophy: Modern
• Epistemology – Ways of Knowing
• Moral Philosophy
• History of Philosophy: Contemporary
• Political Philosophy
• Natural Law
• General Elective 3

Year Three

• An Introduction to Metaphysics
• Faith and Reason
• General Elective 4
• Metaphysics, Being & God
• Philosophy of Science
• General Elective 5
• General Elective 6

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations.

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements outlined at admission requirements. These include those relating to age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly – your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education:

• HSC Performance Band Results with a Band 4 in English, a minimum average of Bands 4s and an overall minimum average HSC mark of 70% in HSC Category A Courses (or Interstate equivalent). Applicants must be eligible for an ATAR or OP; or
• Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24.

Applicants with Higher Education Study

• Other University Studies completed at undergraduate level or higher. A minimum number of 4 successfully completed subjects
• Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University.

Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

• Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants with relevant work and life experience who left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then may seek admission on the basis of:

• Their experience. ‘Experience’ could include a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as Mature Age entry, relevant professional experience, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study. Evidence must be provided as to the type and duration or employment (minimum of two years) in a relevant industry. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required.
• STAT – Scores of 150 in the Multiple Choice and Written English sections are required.
• Higher School Certificate (HSC) (or equivalent) results if these have been completed within the last 5 years.