The Certificate in Philosophy is for those who want to pursue an interest in philosophy or update their existing knowledge. Students can undertake units available in the Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Philosophy.

The Certificate in Philosophy is an alternative pathway into the Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Philosophy for domestic, fee-paying students (credits can be granted for the units already undertaken).

1 year part-time

Campus availability

• Ballarat (Multi-mode) - (Application not available)
• Brisbane (Multi-mode) - (Application not available)
• Canberra (Multi-mode) - (Application not available)
• Melbourne (Multi-mode) - (Application not available)
• Strathfield (Multi-mode) - (Application not available)

Study mode definitions

Attendance: Face-to-face and/or via video conference, at an ACU campus or another location.

Multi-mode: A combination of Online and Attendance (including examinations, practicums, residentials, etc.).

Online: Fully online (including assessments).

'Pre:' – indicates a unit that must be completed before the next unit can be undertaken (prerequisite).
A blank cell indicates that there are no additional units required for that study period.
This is a sample program only and units will vary between states. Please refer to the handbook for the prerequisite units and the current listing.

Deferment

Credit Points

40

Course Units (Subjects)

• Average first year fee: $7720 Fee-Paying (indicative only)

Important Note on Fees

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 40 credit points (normally 4 units) per semester.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• the number of units studied per semester;
• the choice of major or specialisation; and
• elective units.

The University reviews fees annually.

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

Prerequisites: Nil.

*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2020 Admission.

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The Certificate in Philosophy articulates into the Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Philosophy.

• Individual Units (apply for units outside of a course)
• Financial support
• Student support
• Exchange and Study Abroad