Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

The University of Auckland

The BA gives you the freedom to follow your interests and study the subjects you love. You can choose from a wide range of study possibilities that cater for many different interests or career goals. Your BA study can develop the knowledge and skills you need to future-proof your career. Capabilities such as communication and creative thinking will keep your options open for different opportunities in the fast-changing world of work. You can further extend your skill set for future careers through one or two of our optional, theme-based modules. Your double major will give your degree a strong focus and deepen your knowledge and skills. You have the flexibility to explore different subjects before you choose your two majors. You can also study two different fields by combining a BA with another degree as part of a conjoint programme.As part of a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Philosophy you can study historical and contemporary debate on philosophical problems and explore those problems yourself. The study of historical traditions in philosophy provides the foundation for today's philosophical inquiry. You can study many different areas and styles of philosophy, from Plato to Buddhist philosophy. You can study areas such as: The fundamental nature of reality (metaphysics), The nature and limits of knowledge (epistemology), Morality (ethics), What makes a good society (social and political philosophy), Beauty and art (aesthetics) and What makes an argument a good argument (logic).

Faculty of Arts