Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy Oxford International Education Group - The University of Notre Dame - Fremantle Campus, Australia

If you are looking for a degree that offers flexibility and choice, the Bachelor of Arts is the perfect degree for you.  A Bachelor of Arts at Notre Dame will give you the freedom to choose, thus enhancing your personal development, future employment prospects and potential to contribute to the cultural and intellectual life of the broader community.

No matter what you specialise in, completing a Bachelor of Arts allows you to work almost anywhere in the world. You might decide to travel during your degree, with both long and short-term opportunities available through our Study Abroad or Experience the World programs.

You can develop all these skills while following your personal and professional interests across a broad range of Majors and Minors in various discipline areas.

The Bachelor of Arts has a unique Major in Social Justice. The courses in this Major are open to students studying any discipline. The concept of social justice challenges you to step out of traditional mindsets and become involved in making a difference in your chosen career and our world. You will begin to understand the causes of the complex problems in our society and consider lasting solutions.

Major: Philosophy

Philosophical thought is central to how we see ourselves and the wider world. Our Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Philosophy provides a detailed introduction to the Western philosophical tradition from the Ancient World until now. Along the way, you will grapple with some of the thorniest questions in moral philosophy, learn basic philosophical reasoning, and develop your capacity for critical thinking and clear expression.

In Years Two and Three, you can pursue your philosophical interests by choosing from a wide range of topics, including Business Ethics, Formal Logic, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Religion and Epistemology. You will also examine the work of prominent thinkers such as Thomas Aquinas and learn to evaluate arguments about truth, reality, and various belief systems.

While only a few philosophy graduates pursue careers as professional philosophers, the considerable skills acquired, and knowledge gained apply in many occupations. As a graduate of a Bachelor of Arts (Major: Philosophy), you will have the analytical and critical skills necessary to succeed in academic research, business management, policy development, politics, journalism, international trade, and diplomacy.