Philosophy is the study of the most fundamental aspects of reality and value. Every area of inquiry and endeavour from art and history through politics and economics to biology and mathematics generates philosophical issues about our world and our place in it. Philosophers debate the meaning of life and the meaning of adverbs, the analysis of Divine foreknowledge and the analysis of colour, the nature of mathematics and the nature of terrorism. Work in philosophy involves the creative, critical task of constructing, clarifying and comparing ideas. We dig into the fundamental assumptions beneath our everyday views, to see how they hang together, how they can be improved, or how we might have reason to prefer one over another. We learn to take conflicting views seriously, to clarify imprecise concepts, and to synthesize new positions. You learn both traditional and contemporary approaches to individual topics in Philosophy. In tutorials and written work you practice the important skill of advancing cogent and informed arguments of your own. Students go on to apply their philosophical skills in a wide range of different careers where creative and analytic thinking is useful, such as law, education, analysis, advocacy and policy development. Philosophy is the study of the most fundamental aspects of reality and value. Every area of inquiry and endeavour - from art through to economics and mathematics - generates philosophical issues about our world and our place in it. The majority of Arts Majors require 100 points of study for attainment. This means out of the 300 point program, you have the opportunity to achieve two Majors in your course. Along with this, the Faculty of Arts offers a variety of Breadth Subjects designed to enhance your learning with options from a variety of fields. Students completing a Major in Philosophy must complete: One Level 1 subject One Arts Foundation subject (MULT10016 recommended) Three Level 2 Elective subjects Two Level 3 Elective subjects One Level 3 Capstone subject Students completing a Minor in Philosophy must complete: One Level 1 subject One Arts Foundation subject (MULT10016 recommended) Two Level 2 Elective subjects Two Level 3 Elective subjects Career outcomes A Philosophy major gives you the ability to think and consider the world differently. This unique quality is sought after in a number of fields. GOVERNMENT For example, you could use your knowledge to contribute on a government level, giving important ethical advice or developing policies. You could also use your knowledge on ethics to complement a career in law, where you’ll advise and represent clients. RESEARCH Opportunities in academia and research are also open to you, as are education and training. LIFE-LONG LEARNING A Philosophy major gives you scholarly, and life-long learning skills and tools. Increase the value of your day, the value of your life.