Certificate in Philosophy
Course information for - 2025 entry
Domestic
- Domestic
- Domestic
Offered at 5 locations
- Ballarat
- Brisbane
- Canberra
- Melbourne
- Strathfield
- Ballarat
- Brisbane
- Canberra
- Melbourne
- Strathfield
- Duration
- 1 year part-time
- ATAR
- 50.00 for Ballarat
- Fees (first year)*
- Start dates
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Semester 1 intake: Beginning February 2025Applications open August 2024Midyear (Semester 2) intake: Beginning July 2025Applications open April 2025
Overview
The Certificate in Philosophy is for those who want to pursue an interest in philosophy or update their existing knowledge. Students can undertake units available in the Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Philosophy.
The Certificate in Philosophy is an alternative pathway into the Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Philosophy for domestic, fee-paying students. Credits can be granted for the units already undertaken.
Course details
Course structure
To complete the Certificate in Philosophy, a student must complete 40 credit points (cp).
Course map
Graduate statement
AQF framework
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
Prerequisites: Nil.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
English language requirements
Academic IELTS; or IELTS indicator online test
Overall score: 6.0 Individual score of 5.5 in all tests
PTE Academic
50 with a minimum of 42 in all four communicative skills
TOEFL
Internet based score of 60 with: minimum 18 in writing, 8 in reading, 16 in speaking and 7 in listening
C1 Advanced
Overall score 176, Minimum score of 169 in all tests
ACU English Language test; or ACU EA
C (60-62%)
Adjustment factors
If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.
Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.
Inherent requirement
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.
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Fees
Course costs
*This is an indicative first-year fee based on the tuition fee rates for a full-time student, using unit enrolment data from domestic students who studied the course in the previous year.
A student’s annual fee will vary depending on factors including:
- Number of units studied per year
- Choice of major or specialisation
- Elective units
The University reviews fees annually.
You can view current course costs and domestic tuition fee rates by unit.
Payment options
You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support.
Scholarships
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.