Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Philosophy

Macquarie University

Australia, Sydney

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Macquarie University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

001357G

Campuses

North Ryde

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines27-Jul-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 41,200 / year

Next Intake 27-Jul-2026

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Philosophy

About

Philosophy seeks the answers to fundamental questions about human life and inquiry. Questions such as: How do we know something for sure? Does the body rule the mind, or does the mind rule the body? Does God exist? How is morality related to happiness? Do animals have rights? What would a better society look like? Do films or novels help us to think better?

In the Philosophy major, you’ll develop reasoning skills, and learn how to think for yourself rather than relying on someone else’s authority. You’ll reflect on your views – and give reasons for them – and understand and evaluate other positions and arguments. Since philosophy is such a broad subject, it combines well with other areas of study such as science, law, psychology, media, politics and history.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For international students, Macquarie uses a selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

For more information on how this score is converted for your qualification, please see our academic entry requirements for international students.

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