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  Fast Facts
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Philosophy and Cultural Inquiry examines the major conceptual influences which
have shaped our contemporary world view.
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Develops abilities in problem solving, communication, the ability to organise ideas effectively and to understand complex material .
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Can be studied as a major within either a Bachelor
of Arts or Social Science, or within any double degree program
which incorporates one of these.
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Three years full-time study for a single degree or four years full-time study for a double degree at Hawthorn Campus.
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Further study options in Honours and postgraduate studies.
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Entry Requirements are described in course links .
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Application through VTAC.
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Opportunities to study overseas as part of your degree program.
About Philosophy and Cultural Inquiry at Swinburne
Philosophy and Cultural Inquiry at Swinburne seeks to promote both philosophical understanding and critical and creative thought.
Students are introduced to the techniques of philosophical inquiry and learn conceptual analysis, argument construction and evaluation and the ability to reason effectively.
Issues considered in first year include: mind and body, personal identity, free will and determinism, reality, knowledge, ethics and morality. A variety of other topics of contemporary relevance are discussed at later stages.
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Courses
Philosophy and Cultural Inquiry can be studied as a major within either a Bachelor
of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science degree, or within any double degree program
which incorporates one of these.
These links will take you to Swinburne Coursefinder and the official description of entry requirements, subject details and course structures.
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Career Opportunities
Philosophy and Cultural Inquiry graduates find employment in a wide range of
professions where knowledge of problem solving, communication, the ability to
organise ideas effectively and to understand complex material are valued.
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Research
Philosophy and Cultural Inquiry staff are widely published and are involved in supervising a number of PhD and Research students.
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Brochures
Download course brochures in PDF format
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More Information
Our Administration Officers can assist with course information and referral to Philosophy staff .
Undergraduate Enquiries
Postgraduate Enquiries
 International Student Enquiries:
Swinburne International
Tel: +61 3 8676 7002
Fax: +61 3 9818 3648
Email: international@swinburne.edu.au
Submit an Online Enquiry
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