Be introduced to the history of philosophy and the philosophy of disciplines such as art, science, education and politics.
Explore key ideas in areas including epistemology, ethics, logic and metaphysics .
The purpose of philosophy is to learn how to evaluate theories and arguments, how to construct your own arguments, and how to communicate ideas in a clear and powerful way.
Through your studies you'll develop critical thinking, communication and complex reasoning skills, which can be used in endless careers and roles.
You'll also learn about different research methods and analysis that can be applied throughout your degree.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Policy and research officer
- Conflict adviser
- Clinical research coordinator
- Human research ethics officer
- Philosophy teacher
Philosophy at UQ has provided me with the structure to allow my thinking to flourish, but it has also given me the freedom to move outside of the existing and pursue my own areas of interest through PhD and other research.
Studying philosophy at UQ taught me to think creatively and coherently, diagnose and solve problems, and have the courage to speak my mind, all the while having been humbled by how much there is to know about this world.
I loved the flexibility of my program. My Bachelor of Arts allowed me to test the waters in different disciplines and realise my areas of interest. Meanwhile, my Bachelor of Social Science had the perfect balance between structure and flexibility...
Philosophy at UQ has provided me with the structure to allow my thinking to flourish, but it has also given me the freedom to move outside of the existing and pursue my own areas of interest through PhD and other research.
Studying philosophy at UQ taught me to think creatively and coherently, diagnose and solve problems, and have the courage to speak my mind, all the while having been humbled by how much there is to know about this world.
I loved the flexibility of my program. My Bachelor of Arts allowed me to test the waters in different disciplines and realise my areas of interest. Meanwhile, my Bachelor of Social Science had the perfect balance between structure and flexibility...
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This Major is available as:
- Major
- Extended Major
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Overseas study
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Introduction to Philosophy: What is Philosophy?
- Introduction to Ethics
- Critical Reasoning
- Rise of Modern Philosophy
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