The University of Queensland

Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)

One degree. Endless opportunities. Discover your passion while equipping yourself with the skills to succeed in the changing, global workplace. The future of work is unknown, with people and enterprise skills in increasing demand across all industries. UQ’s Bachelor of Arts graduates are ideally placed to thrive and adapt to this changing environment.

As an arts student you'll develop your own innate sense of curiosity, resilience and entrepreneurial spirit, and graduate ready to tackle an uncertain future in an uncertain world. With one of the most comprehensive course offerings in Australia, you have the opportunity to explore the subjects you love by choosing from more than 45 study areas across the humanities, social sciences and languages.

Philosophy Major
From science to art, religion, psychology, politics, economics, law, and ethics – questions about the world and our place in it are embedded in every area of inquiry. This major empowers students to critically reflect on questions about reality, knowledge and truth while enhancing appreciation of methods of reasoning and the contributions they make to our understanding of ourselves and our world.

Students will receive explicit training in areas of critical analysis, problem-solving and argumentation. You will learn crucial 21st century skills that characterise critical, creative and independent thinkers, and they are highly prized by employers. Studying philosophy fosters skills and a self-understanding that make us thoughtful and ethically engaged members of our various societies, empowering us to address present and future challenges.