Bachelor of Philosophy
at University of Notre Dame Australia
You will be encouraged to reflect deeply and critically on the fundamental questions that have perplexed man since ancient times. You will also be challenged to examine your beliefs, values, and approach to living.
Course Overview
A study of philosophy will boost your critical thinking abilities and deepen your cultural literacy by exploring how philosophical thought has influenced Western culture.
This three-year Bachelor of Philosophy program is enriching and delivered in a collegiate manner to encourage discussion and personal reflection. The degree can be studied over three years full-time or part-time. You will be taught to think critically and to become knowledgeable and considerate citizens. We aim to educate the whole person by facilitating engagement with the more profound questions of individual and social life. The Bachelor of Philosophy provides the foundation of a broad and balanced philosophical education. The program covers Ancient, Medieval and Modern philosophy while grappling with the contemporary problems addressed by both analytic and continental philosophy. It takes seriously the Catholic philosophical tradition, which emphasises the importance of considering ideas from all points of view. Students studying a degree in Philosophy can undertake a Major or Minor in the following disciplines: Theology, History, English Literature, Politics and International Relations, Behavioural Science and Social Justice. Students may also wish to study Philosophy and Theology as a Major within a degree in the School of Arts and Sciences.
UNDA Campus Life
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a multi campus university, with international campuses in bustling Sydney and the historic City of Fremantle, Perth (CRICOS: 01032F)
- A global community with students from across the world welcomed on campus
- Practical degrees with professional workplace experience
- International campuses in the bustling Sydney and the historic City of Fremantle, Perth
Notre Dame has been rated 5 stars in the Good Universities Guide 2024, undergraduate and postgraduate categories, for Learner Engagement, Skills Development, Graduate Salary and Full-Time Employment.
University of Notre Dame Australia
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a multi-campus university, with international campuses in bustling Sydney and the historic City of Fremantle, Perth.
Notre Dame has a strong commitment to honouring the individual, and recognises that each student is graced with their own gifts and talents. Notre Dame believes that higher education should prepare students for a rich, fulfilling and reflective life, not just a career path.
Notre Dame has been rated 5 stars in the Good Universities Guide 2024, undergraduate and postgraduate categories, for Learner Engagement, Skills Development, Graduate Salary and Full-Time Employment.
Why choose the University of Notre Dame Australia
Undergraduate and postgraduate catagories
for Learner Engagement, Skills Development, Graduate Salary and Full-Time Employment – Good Universities Guide 2024
Australian university
by Times Higher Education in 2026
for student satisfaction
by the Australian Financial Review 2023
Entry Requirements for
– ATAR
Grade required for programs in School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Education (Sydney: Primary and Early Childhood programs, Fremantle)
– 70 or higher
Grade required for programs in School of Education (Secondary degrees and double degrees, Fremantle)
– 80 or higher
Grade required for programs in School of Law, School of Physiotherapy
– 90 or higher
International Student Fees
You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2025-26) |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate | Law – February, July – $42,695 Business – February, July – $34,356 Education – February, July – $36,401 Social Sciences – February, July – $34,078 Arts/ Science – February, July – $35,000-$41,471 Healthcare – February, July – $55,800-$83,997 |
| Undergraduate | Nursing – February, July – $38,818 Computing – February, July – $34,221 Education – February, July – $33,806-$37,490 Law – February, July – $40,785 Social Sciences – February, July – $32,849-$45,523 Healthcare – February, July – $38,222-$41,421 Business – February, July – $32,199-$40,256 Arts/Science – February, July – $34,371-$44,478 |
| *Fees are not inclusive of scholarships. All applications are subject to a non-refundable admin fee. | |
Scholarships at University of Notre Dame Australia
Reach out to our admissions team for details about scholarships available to you.
