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We're ranked in the world’s top 200 for philosophy.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), 2021, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021: 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: 60Online: 62.8
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 71.15
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
ATAR and location:Online: N/P
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 90
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 90.45
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 66.7
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Anytime (2022)Anytime (2022)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Anytime (2022)Anytime (2022)
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Anytime (2022)Anytime (2022)
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:
