Enrolments for 2023 have closed.

View information for 2024 course intake.

University of Tasmania logo

Introductory Philosophy: Moral and Political Philosophy

Undergraduate | TAS-HPH104 | 2023

Course information for 2023 intake

View information for 2024 course intake
Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
14 weeks

HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available

Introductory Philosophy: Moral and Political Philosophy

About this subject

  • Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of concepts, principles, and methods central to moral and political philosophy.
    2. Apply knowledge of concepts, principles and methods central to moral and political philosophy.
    3. Apply philosophical skills, such as basic argument analysis, reconstruction, and presentation.
    4. Display a constructively critical attitude to belief formation as part of the formation of a philosophical attitude and identity with relation to questions of moral and political philosophy.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements - Weekly online lecture - 1 hr. Weekly online discussions (equivalent 2 hrs).

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.

Why study a single subject?

Bite sized study

Try studying a particular area to see if online study suits you, or upskill in just a few months with a single subject that you’re interested in.

Pursue a dream

With thousands of single subjects to choose from, you can find topics that get you on the path to your higher education goals fast.

Gain Uni credit

Most single subjects are part of a full degree. That means if you’re keen to keep learning, you can gain credit for the subjects you’ve successfully completed.

Single subject FAQs

Tell us a little about yourself

Keep track of your favourites

Create a free account or sign in to: