Australian National University

Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)

Select from a diverse range of majors across the creative arts, humanities, and social sciences, taught by world-class scholars, to create a degree that is expressly yours with the ANU Bachelor of Arts.

You will have the flexibility to engage in hands-on projects, take your studies abroad, or undertake an internship. You will gain valuable analytical and research skills transferable to the global workplace while developing expertise in critical analysis, written and oral communication, and the ability to drive global and local change.

Philosophy Major
Philosophy is the systematic exploration and analysis of fundamental questions about the world around us and the human condition. Courses within this major are structured around the areas in which ANU Philosophy boasts a robust international reputation: epistemology, logic, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, moral and political philosophy, European philosophy, and Asian philosophy. The methodological core of Philosophy as a discipline lies in critically and explicitly addressing issues through argumentation and reasoning. By completing this major, students will develop the ability to critically assess arguments both for and against contentious positions, as well as to adeptly formulate and defend their own arguments in support of their beliefs. Courses engage with both historical and contemporary literature, often spanning diverse disciplines, and enable students to refine their interpretive and critical evaluation skills. Courses also tackle a wide array of significant and fundamental issues stemming from some of the most compelling and urgent real-world problems we currently encounter.