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Graduate Certificate in Philosophy

Course Code: C1060

The Graduate Certificate in Philosophy offers students a structured group of units that explores fundamental philosophical issues while providing a rigorous training in critical and creative thinking. Students are able to specialise in particular areas of their choice including metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, ethics and moral and political philosophy. The Certificate will provide a specialist qualification for qualified teachers who would like to take philosophy teaching in the post-compulsory secondary school years.

Level:Certificate
Qualification:Graduate Certificate in Philosophy (GradCertPhil)
Duration:1 to 2 semesters (depending on unit selection)
Availability: Murdoch campus (internal)
Murdoch campus (external)
Restriction:All postgraduate courses are subject to restriction.
Employment Prospects:Secondary teaching and other vocations requiring a rigorous training in thinking.
Exemption from Postgrad Course Regulations:In this course, where appropriate, undergraduate units (between 100- and 400-level) have been included to meet the learning outcomes for the entire course. Postgraduate students can expect to be part of a learning community with undergraduate students in these units. This course has been granted a specific exemption from the Postgraduate Coursework Regulations.

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