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Bachelor of Philosophy
Philosophy students learn to analyse ideas closely and argue a case well.
- How long it takes
- 3 to 4 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 93.5
- Lowest offered at The University of Western Australia, 2025
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, WA
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Philosophy asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in reading widely and asking questions
- patience for long stretches of independent study
- clear writing and reasoning skills
- a willingness to hear views other than your own
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
The University of Notre Dame Australia
Fremantle, Sydney - Broadway, NSW, WA
5.0from 2 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Website for The University of Western Australia (opens in a new tab)
The University of Western Australia
Crawley, WA
4.5from 1,048 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 93.5 lowest
- (98.1 median, 2025)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and understand student concerns
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Philosophy.
- History of philosophy
- Ethics
- Logic and critical reasoning
- Metaphysics and theory of knowledge
- Independent research
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?