Philosophy

Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of reality and the human experience. Philosophy forces us to ask questions about ourselves and our changing society and helps us to develop different ways of thinking about important issues. Its fundamental methods lie at the heart of many research inquiries within the arts and social sciences, making it a wonderful complement to many other ways of thinking.

The strengths of the School of Philosophy lie in five broad areas: philosophy of mind; philosophy of science; moral and political philosophy; epistemology; European philosophy and Asian philosophy.

Check the School of Philosophy website for more information on the faculty, research, projects, latest news, upcoming events and more.

*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

^Times Higher Education - Global University Employability Ranking 2025

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1 in Australia
8 for Philosophy in World*

#1 in Australia for graduate employability^

Degree programs

Bachelor of Arts

Program details

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2 in Australia
32 for Arts and Humanities in World*

3 year full-time

Semester 1 & 2 intake

#1 in Australia for graduate employability^

UAC Code: 131003

CRICOS Code: 074016B

Bachelor of Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology

Program details

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3 years full-time

Semester 1 intake only

UAC Code: 138911

CRICOS Code: 114958J

Bachelor of Political Science

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1 in Australia
11 for Politics in World*

3 years

Semester 1 & 2 intake

#1 in Australia for graduate employability^

UAC Code: 131162

CRICOS Code: 086219C

Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Program details

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1 in Australia
8 for Philosophy, 11 for Politics in World* and
1 in Australia
39 for Economics in World*

3 years

Semester 1 & 2 intake

#1 in Australia for graduate employability^

UAC Code: 131161

CRICOS Code: 076183D

Graduate Certificate of Studies

Program details

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0.5 Year FT or 3 Years PT

Semester 1 & 2 intake

#1 in Australia for graduate employability^

UAC Code: 830584

CRICOS Code: 082261M

PhD & MPhil

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2-4 Year FT or 4-8 Year PT

Semester 1 & 2 intake

#1 in Australia for graduate employability^

Hear from our students

"If people encourage you to believe in yourself, that can make a difference. If people encourage you to think that it's not about innate ability, that can make a difference. And I think really great teaching can make a difference."

Shalom Chalson , Doctor of Philosophy

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My brilliant career

"ANU allowed my research career to blossom in my years there and allowed me to develop skills in administration, entrepreneurship and global engagement with colleagues and mentors that have served me extremely well in my career in the US."

Professor Michael McRobbie AO FAHA , PhD (Philosophy) ’79, HonLittD ‘10

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