Completion of any Level I program and a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 and a grade of at least C in three units of Level I Philosophy or, if no such course was taken, in three units of work acceptable to the Department of Philosophy.
Notes
Students are advised to note carefully the prerequisites for all courses. Students are also advised to take note that not all courses are offered every year. Please consult the university Master Timetable.
Upon completion of 60 units of work and with the approval of the Department of Philosophy and the Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, one or both terms of Level III may be replaced by courses of study at a designated university abroad.
The Faculty of Humanities introduced a new requirement for all Humanities degree students starting in 2024-25. The Skills for Life Concurrent Certificate comprises 18 units that provide a foundation for students to develop important academic and career-relevant skills such as oral and written communication, critical thinking, and digital literacy. The mandatory requirements below assume successful completion of HUMAN 1DL3, HUMAN 1HL3 and HUMAN 1VV3 in Humanities 1. Students transferring to Humanities programs beyond Level 1 are exempt from the concurrent certificate. Please see Faculty of Humanities Academic Regulations for more information.
Requirements
Students who entered the Honours Philosophy (B.A.) program prior to September 2025 should refer to the Undergraduate Calendar for the year of program entry and to their personal Advisement Report for program requirements.
120 units total (Levels I to IV), of which 48 units may be Level I
30 units
from
the Level I program completed prior to admission into the program (see note 3)
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