Course code: #C000004
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Macquarie’s Bachelor of Arts has been reimagined by world-leading academics in consultation with industry partners and public-sector organisations.
Philosophy seeks the answers to fundamental questions about human life and inquiry.
Questions such as: How do we know something for sure? Does the body rule the mind, or does the mind rule the body?
Does God exist? How is morality related to happiness? Do animals have rights? What would a better society look like? Do films or novels help us to think better?
In the Philosophy major, you’ll develop reasoning skills and learn how to think for yourself rather than relying on someone else’s authority.
You’ll reflect on your views – and give reasons for them – and understand and evaluate other positions and arguments.
Since philosophy is such a broad subject, it combines well with other areas of study, such as science, law, psychology, media, politics and history.
$50,524
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,920 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $12,624 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $37,900 |
Duolingo overall 115 with no band less than 110*
*Duolingo English Test (DET) is accepted as a COVID measure for applicants from mainland China only up until 30 November 2023.
The following online English tests are no longer recognised as of 1 May 2023:
Students who do not meet the English language requirements but are otherwise eligible for a program of study may be issued an offer that includes an English preparation program at the Macquarie University English Language Center (i.e., a packaged offer).
International students with a packaged offer can apply for a single student visa covering their English preparation program and course of study at Macquarie University.
| Entry Requirement (Overall) | Number of estimated weeks to reach required IELTS score (Overall) | ||||||
| IELTS | TOEFL iBT | Pearson (PTE) | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 4.0 | 44 | 30 | 30-40 | 40-50 | 50+ | 50+ | 50+ |
| 4.5 | 52 | 35 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40-50 | 50+ | 50+ |
| 5.0 | 60 | 41 | 10-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40-50 | 50+ |
| 5.5 | 66 | 49 | 1-10 | 10-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40-50 |
| 6.0 | 73 | 50 | 1-10 | 10-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | |
| 6.5 | 83 | 58 | 1-10 | 10-20 | 20-30 | ||
| 7.0 | 100 | 65 | 1-10 | 10-20 | |||
To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:
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If you have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification and need additional academic support or further English skills to enter the first year of your undergraduate degree, these programs are for you.
The Standard Foundation program is designed for students needing extra academic and English support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification to apply.
The Intensive program is designed for students needing extra academic support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed a Year 12 equivalent qualification to apply.
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