Explore your study options
With excellent critical thinking, analytical and communication skills, philosophy graduates make invaluable contributions to business, government and non-government organisations (NGOs). At Deakin, you can study philosophy as a major in an arts degree. Pair it with another discipline such as business or law to enhance your career options.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate (your first degree)
A Deakin undergraduate course is the foundation of your future career, usually completed in two to four years. Duration varies based on degree type, enrolment pattern and any credit received from recognition of prior learning.
Research
Higher Degrees by Research (supervised research)
Research degrees are research based master’s or PhD programs that focus on a single area of expertise. They provide students the opportunity to carry out highly specialised research under expert supervision.
Choose a degree that will get you work ready
Philosophy graduates bring a set of critical tools and background knowledge to a variety of industries.
Cross-disciplinary skills
Philosophy at Deakin is a multidisciplinary major, covering many contemporary topics. With units from ethics and justice to art to artificial intelligence, you can focus your energies on where you want your career to take you.
Work experience
Studying philosophy at Deakin includes an option enhance your employability with work-integrated learning. There are opportunities for international work experience, too.
Top professional roles for philosophy graduates
With diverse specialised and general skills, like critical reasoning, philosophy graduates thrive in a broad range of government, NGO and private sector roles. Careers where these skills are highly sought after include:
- business and commerce
- creative arts, advertising and media
- diplomacy and politics
- education
- legal such as lawyer or judge
- linguistics
- policy analyst and writer.
Study online with the #1 Victorian uni for student support
Our online philosophy degrees give you the flexibility to study on your terms, with the backing of a support network to help you succeed. Join over 78,000 online students who have already graduated with Deakin.
I was nervous as a (very) mature student, returning to study after many years, but I found the processes and support services at Deakin amazing. Every lecturer and tutor I have had has been incredibly welcoming, patient and generous with their time.
Jason Brooks
Bachelor of Politics Philosophy and Economics
World-class teaching experiences
Deakin’s industry-shaped courses and practical, real-world approach to learning will prepare you to be adaptable across the jobs of the future.
Strong industry connections
Deakin courses are developed and reviewed with input from industry professionals, ensuring you learn what the industry needs now and in the future. You’ll also have access to a range of networking opportunities, including internships.
Practical, real-world learning
Deakin degrees include the option to undertake a professional internship with a government, private sector, non-government or community organisation. There are also global learning opportunities available to study or work abroad.
Graduate with an employment advantage
Get a degree from Victoria’s #1 university for graduate employment and earn more than arts graduates from other Victorian unis
Want to explore more?
Learn more about why studying philosophy at Deakin is the right choice.
- Why study philosophy? Learn critical thinking skills for life
- Study the world’s oldest and most respected intellectual disciplines in one Deakin degree.
- The power to influence: new degree for change-makers
- Save time and money: study a Bachelor of Arts (BA) double degree
Why study philosophy? Learn critical thinking skills for life
Considering studying philosophy? Find out how it can help you across multiple facets of life.
Study the world’s oldest and most respected intellectual disciplines in one Deakin degree.
Looking for a progressive and practical interdisciplinary degree? Study Deakin's Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics.
The power to influence: new degree for change-makers
The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics/Bachelor of Communication is Deakin’s new double degree for future change-makers and leaders.
Save time and money: study a Bachelor of Arts (BA) double degree
Enhance your career options and save time and money with a double arts degree from Deakin.
Rankings and footnotes
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Contact us
Got a question about our philosophy courses? Our course advisers are available to speak to you about your study options and how we can help you further your career.
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