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La Trobe ranks in the top 150 globally for our philosophy subjects.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), 2020, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020: Philosophy
Learn from academic staff with expertise in social and political philosophy, aesthetics, logic and contemporary European philosophy.
Meet scholars from La Trobe's Department of Politics, Media and Philosophy.
Looking to study philosophy? It's available as a major or minor in our Bachelor of Arts, or a range of courses related to this interest area is listed below.
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 60.00Albury-Wodonga: 55.70Bendigo: 58.80Mildura: 58.45Shepparton: 55.35
Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 3 years3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 1 year full-time1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 66.10
Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 4 years4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 71.75
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 4.5 years full-time (4 years in an accelerated program) or part-time equivalent4.5 years
ATAR and location:Albury-Wodonga: N/PBendigo: N/PMildura: N/AShepparton: N/P
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 4 yearsFour years full time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 80.3
Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 4 years4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 90.00Bendigo: N/P
Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 5 years5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 91.35
Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 5 years full-time5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 68.95
Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 3 years3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: AnytimeAnytime
Duration: 4 years full-time4 years full-time or part-time equilvalent
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: AnytimeAnytime
Duration: 2 yearsTwo years full-time or part-time equivalent
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: AnytimeAnytime
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Studying philosophy builds skills in critical thinking, analysis and communication to prepare you for a range of careers.
Possible roles include:
Potential employers of philosophy graduates include:
