3923 - Graduate Diploma in Philosophy

This course is designed for students who have not previously specialised in the study of philosophy. Students are required to complete an undergraduate major (48 points) in the discipline.

Students completing this course will have:

• an understanding of diverse aspects of the academic discipline
• an understanding of the world view of the field of study
• a familiarity with the secondary literature in the field of study
• a familiarity with many of the key texts and cultural products pertaining to the field of study
• advanced reading and communication skills, both written and verbal
• developed sound analytical skills
• developed the ability to use relevant technology such as databases, information management systems and search engines effectively.

Students complete a standard 48 point major in philosopy, consisting of a first year sequence of 12 points and one of the following options:

• 12 points of second year level studies (normally two units) and 24 points of third-year level studies (normally four units)
• 18 points of second-year level studies (normally three units) and 18 points of third-year level studies (normally three units).

At least two units must be studied at second year level and a minimum of three units undertaken at third year level.

For details of the units required refer to the undertgraduate philosophy area of study entry at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/arts-ug-study-philosophy.html.

Successful completion of the diploma will result in an entrance pathway, via course 3937 Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Research), to masters (100 per cent/66 per cent research) and subsequent higher degree by research candidature.

There are no alternative exit points from this course.

Graduate Diploma of Philosophy