Overview

The Arts - Philosophy (Sydney) MA program from The University of Notre Dame Australia will appeal to students from a wide range of academic backgrounds and provides a thought-provoking overview of this fascinating discipline. Over the course of your studies, you will be required to take 13 philosophy courses from the University’s annual roster and also complete a supervised research project based on a philosophical text.

Our Master of Arts (Philosophy) program covers the essential analytical skills associated with the study of philosophy and also provides a strong basis for independent research. By undertaking a Master’s degree, you have the opportunity to explore subject areas which are particularly interesting to you and develop them into a research project.

The degree allows students to explore their interest in philosophy, which can help further their current professional skills. Depending on their choice of program, students cover diverse areas such as Natural Law, Cosmology, History of Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Language and Moral Philosophy. The Supervised Research Project also allows a close reading and analysis of a particular text in philosophy.

Career opportunities:

With a Master of Arts (Philosophy), you can pursue a career in the private and public sectors. Career options include Journalist, paralegal, lawyer, marketing consultant, teacher, research consultant, data analyst, and health services administrator.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Philosophy – Ancient

Metaphysics – Theories of Being and Existence

Natural Law

Philosophy of Love and Friendship

Political Philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

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Postgraduate Programs Open year-round.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

84

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

400 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fremantle, Australia
Sydney, Australia
Broome, Australia

Disciplines

Philosophy Ethics View 7 other Masters in Ethics in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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84

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code 085832A

The program is open to applicants who have a recognised Bachelor's degree (Level 7 AQF) in any discipline.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34078 AUD / year

≈ 34078 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Students: Commonwealth Supported Places.

Living costs

Fremantle

Australia

1700 - 2700 AUD / month

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Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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