Overview

With the Master of Philosophical Studies from University of Divinity students broaden their knowledge and skills and deepen their engagement with select areas of study to prepare them for professional practice and further learning.

Course learning outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Philosophical Studies:

have advanced knowledge of sources, terms and concepts required in philosophy, and of the relation of philosophy to broader theological studies

have mastery of methodologies for historical and critical analysis of philosophical texts

have advanced skills of interpretation and critical reflection in philosophy, with awareness of implications for and applications to historical and contemporary issues and contexts, in order to generate and evaluate ideas for professional practice and further learning

articulate and communicate knowledge and insights in philosophy to specialist and non-specialist audiences

apply relevant philosophical and hermeneutical skills through the execution of a substantial research-based project, capstone experience or piece of scholarship.

Programme Structure

The Master of Philosophical Studies consists of 288 points comprised of:

72 points of Postgraduate units in three disciplines from at least two fields, where one of the disciplines is Philosophy
96 points of Postgraduate units in the discipline of Philosophy
24 points of Postgraduate units in any discipline

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-13 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

Philosophy Christian Studies View 27 other Masters in Philosophy 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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79

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58

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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9804 AUD / year

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9804 AUD / year

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Living costs

Adelaide

Australia

1328 - 2474 AUD / month

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

Adelaide

Funding

Scholarships Information

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