Graduate Diploma in Philosophy
Students
Available to
- Domestic
- Offshore
Duration
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time: 3 years
Modes
- Classroom
- Mixed
- Online
Units
6 units
Intake
- February
- July
AQF 08
CRICOS
N/A
The Graduate Diploma in Philosophy (GDPhil) allows students to explore areas of interest in the philosophical tradition. It provides a substantial foundation for further study and a means of articulating the relation of that philosophy to the Christian theological tradition and to appreciate the philosophical dimension of Christian thought. Graduates are able to articulate relevant insights for Christian identity and social engagement.
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Philosophy:
- have knowledge of the texts, sources, terms and concepts required for engagement with philosophy and its relationship to Christian theological traditions;
- have research, analysis, logical critical thinking, appraisal and communication skills applicable to philosophical studies;
- apply skills of interpretation and appraisal to a range of texts with awareness of context, implications and application to historical and or contemporary issues;
- apply relevant philosophical and hermeneutical, argumentation and critical thinking and logical skills to developing new arguments, and presenting analysis, appraisal and exegesis of (western, canonical) philosophical arguments, and narrate the relation of those to Christian theological traditions.
Course structure
The Graduate Diploma in Philosophy consists of 144 points.
| Course Content | Points |
| Philosophy units | 96 |
| Units in any discipline | 48 |
Admission criteria
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.
Tuition fees
Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information, please visit our fees page.
| 2026 | 2025 |
| $3,384 per 24-point unit | $3,268 per 24-point unit |
Credit
Credit of up to 72 points may be granted towards this award. Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.