Graduate Certificate in Philosophy
The Graduate Certificate in Philosophy offers students a structured group of units that explores fundamental philosophical issues while providing a rigorous training in critical and creative thinking. Students are able to specialise in particular areas of their choice including metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, ethics and moral and political philosophy. The Certificate will provide a specialist qualification for qualified teachers who would like to take philosophy teaching in the post-compulsory secondary school years.
Employment Prospects: Secondary teaching and other vocations requiring a rigorous training in thinking.
Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings: Students enrolling in this Certificate must already have completed a recognised Bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
Main research areas: Metaphysics, Epistemology, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Mind, Moral and Political Philosophy, Continental Philosophy
Course Structure - 12 points
Select at least 8 points from the following
Meaning and Interpretation (PHL217) Critical Metaphysics (PHL218) Moral and Political Philosophy (PHL219)
Theories of Mind (PHL230)
Plus no more than 4 points from the following
Existence and Freedom (PHL201)
Film and Philosophy (PHL214) Ancient Greek Ideas (PHL216) Life, Death, and Meaning (PHL277)
Please refer to the 2009 Handbook
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