Stream

Philosophy - PHILE13961

Stream Summary

Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science

School: School of Humanities and Languages

Contact: hal@unsw.edu.au

Program: 3961 - Engineering (Honours) / Arts

Award(s):

Bachelor of Arts (Major)

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Stream Outline

THIS STREAM IS FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2016.

Philosophy raises questions about all aspects of human life and the world and investigates them systematically. The major stream in Philosophy focuses on interpretation of texts, balanced exposition and examination of issues, criticism of doctrines and beliefs commonly taken for granted, and construction and appraisal of arguments. The Philosophy curriculum seeks progressively to develop your skills in critical thinking and analysis, effective communication and persuasion in subject matter covered in the humanities and beyond. It also emphasises the intrinsic value of philosophy and philosophical thinking and analysis. The major stream provides courses and progression in three areas: ‘Epistemology and Metaphysics’, ‘Moral, Social, and Political Philosophy’, and ‘Philosophical Traditions’.

Stream Learning Outcomes

You should achieve the following learning outcomes upon the successful completion of the stream:
  • Articulate ideas, arguments, philosophical points of view and intellectual traditions in a range of areas including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and social and political philosophy
  • Identify different methods of persuasion and justification, and explain their roles in philosophical arguments and contributions to knowledge
  • Explain the relevance of philosophical questions to areas of inquiry in a range of disciplines

Stream Structure

If you wish to gain a major stream in Philosophy you must complete 60 units of credit including 12 UOC at Level 1, 24 UOC at Level 2, and 24 UOC at Level 3 including the core course.

Level 1

You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:
Students taking the Philosophy major stream are encouraged to take the following course as a UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Prescribed Elective or Free Elective:
  • ARTS1362 Critical Thinking (6 UOC)

Level 2

You must complete 24 UOC at Level 2:
The following courses from other subject areas can also be counted towards the Philosophy major stream:

Level 3

You must complete 24 UOC at Level 3 including the Level 3 core course:
And 18 UOC from the following:
The following courses from other subject areas can also be counted towards the Philosophy major stream:


Bachelor of Psychological Science program 3435 and BA Complementary Major in Philosophy

If you are a Bachelor of Psychological Science student, you only need to complete 54 UOC of Philosophy courses consisting of 12 UOC at Level 1, 24 UOC at Level 2 and 18 UOC at Level 3 including the core course. You must then take PSYC3211 Cognitive Science, which will double-count towards your Philosophy as well as Psychology majors.
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