Graduate Diploma in Philosophy
What this course is about
The Graduate Diploma in Philosophy allows students to explore areas of interest in the philosophical tradition. It provides a substantial foundation for further study and a means of articulating the relation of that philosophy to the Christian theological tradition and to appreciate the philosophical dimension of Christian thought. Graduates are able to articulate relevant insights for Christian identity and social engagement.
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Philosophy:
- have knowledge of the texts, sources, terms, and concepts required for engagement with philosophy and its relationship to Christian theological traditions;
- have research, analysis, logical critical thinking, appraisal and communication skills applicable to philosophical studies;
- apply skills of interpretation and appraisal to a range of texts with an awareness of context, implications, and application to historical and or contemporary issues;
- apply relevant philosophical and hermeneutical, argumentation, and critical thinking and logical skills to developing new arguments, and presenting analysis, appraisal, and exegesis of (western, canonical) philosophical arguments, and narrate the relation of those to Christian theological traditions.
Campus Information
Catholic Theological College
At Catholic Theological College our emphasis on personal reflection and pastoral service, combined with our excellence in academic rigour, enables us to offer students opportunities for deeper understanding of our faith and ways to explore how faith can contribute to our contemporary world.
Intakes
- Feb Deadline: Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Our graduates are highly employable, offering multidisciplinary and inter-disciplinary skills, and detailed knowledge of diverse world views and issues.
In a typical undergraduate cohort:
- 95% will be in further study or employment 6 months after graduation.
- Around 45% of our students will go on to postgraduate education, including professional qualifications such as one-year conversion courses to law, management and teaching.
- 90% of students who go directly into work will be in a managerial or professional role within 6 months of graduation
our Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion (TRPR) undergraduate course once again secured its position amongst the world’s top academic programs, with a particular focus being the outstanding career prospects of our graduates recognised in multiple rankings.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for admission to a course of study an applicant must:
- meet the minimum academic standards set out in the Regulation and
- Determinations applicable to that course; and
- satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of this Policy and any further
- language requirements specific to admission to that course; and
- demonstrate the capacity to complete the course successfully; and
- agree to abide by the University of Divinity Code of Conduct; and
- have attained 18 years of age
The English language test threshold for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework study at the University may be met by one of the following:
- an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) score of at least 6.5 with no individual band under 6.0.
- a written Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL Academic) score of 550 with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of at least 4.5.
- an internet-based TOEFL score of 79 with no less than 21 for Writing, 12 for Listening, 13 for Reading, 18 for Speaking.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) overall score of at least 58 and all PTE communicative skills scores of at least 50.
- equivalent results in an English language test approved by the Academic Board.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
19608 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 300 AUD