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Make your degree unique and study what interests you: philosophy, English, society and culture, ancient or modern history, politics or sociology. Analyse critically, think creatively and solve problems for a career in professional or civic life.

Bachelor of Arts

Engage with scripture, texts, art, and literature to make Christian sense of philosophy and theology. Think about why the Church teaches what it teaches, and how to apply those teachings to navigate today’s moral and social issues.

Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought

Start by developing your awareness of today’s bioethical issues, including transhumanism and genomics. Then, study the theory you’ll need to effectively debate and make ethical decisions. Engage with experts to build your knowledge and confidence.

Graduate Certificate in Bioethics

A flexible arts degree offering a large selection of humanities and social sciences majors. Mix it up with minors and electives in business, health, and science. Develop critical thinking, emotional intelligence, creativity, and communication skills.

Think, judge, and respond based on clear ethical principles. From a Catholic perspective, you’ll explore key theoretical frameworks in ethics. Take a close look at ethical challenges raised in digital healthcare. Practice healthcare with integrity.

Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Ethics

Critical Thinking and Innovation

Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Knowledge, Language and Power

Introductory Philosophy: Moral and Political Philosophy

Bioethics, Genes and Biotechnology

Introduction to Logic

Making of the Modern Western World View

Virtual Reality as Philosophy

Philosophy, Technology, and the Future of Humanity

Critical Thinking

Weigh up competing philosophical theories about justice and its role in society. Begin with John Rawls' bedrock theory of justice. Spearhead discussions about equality, multiculturalism and gender. Interrogate the obligations of democratic citizens.

Theories of Justice

Break down the ethical considerations that can stem from business activities. Firm up your view on a business' social responsibilities. Unpack codes of conduct and whistleblowing. Question the ability of corporations to influence government policies.

Ethics, Business and Work

Identify methods used to structure arguments. Beware of fallacies and pseudo-arguments. Prepare for discourses on subjects including science, philosophy and law. Sharpen your approach to thinking critically and producing well-reasoned arguments.

Ask questions about the nature of happiness. Address atheism and religion as you deconstruct what it means to be morally good. Question the relationship between politics and justice. Read up on philosophical arguments by Kant and Aristotle.

Happiness, Goodness and Justice

Open your mind to philosophical arguments about identity, human nature and the meaning of life. Pry into what makes individual human beings unique. Position the concept of free will against determinism. Join in arguments by 20th century key thinkers. 

The Philosophy of Human Nature

Take a closer look at what it is to think, act and view the world ethically. Learn about universalist, relativist and pluralist thinking. Write a personal ethical statement. Traverse the blurred lines separating facts, beliefs and interpretation.

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