Arts (Philosophy), Bachelor

Discover where your strengths and interests can lead with a Bachelor of Arts, offering flexibility to explore broadly before specializing in what excites you most. Spanning humanities, creative arts, and social sciences, this versatile degree lets you pursue passions, develop skills, and craft a unique career path—either standalone, focusing on one to three areas, or as a double degree with fields like Law or Education.You'll gain in-demand skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, evidence-based reasoning, communication, and creativity, while broadening your worldview. Engage with profound questions on human existence, challenge assumptions, and apply innovative ideas to issues like climate change, human rights, technology ethics, social justice, and cultural diversity. The Bachelor of Arts equips you to drive meaningful impact in a field you love. Where will your passions take you?

Explore the traditions of philosophy  Studying philosophy at UNSW, you'll address three major concepts of philosophical thought: continental European, analytic and Chinese. Drawing on the wealth of wisdom and insights in these three areas, you'll ask fundamental questions concerning the nature of reality, knowledge, society and human existence. Question the world around you   Philosophical questions are at the core of all aspects of human existence, including politics, law, business, peacemaking and warfare, creative arts, and science and technology. You'll learn to gather, critically evaluate and organise large and complex bodies of information to understand and engage with the key issues of complex, contemporary societies. The study of philosophy will teach you to examine and question the fundamental concepts of human knowledge. This reflection will challenge and deepen your understanding of issues such as human rights, the methods of scientific inquiry, the ethical implications of climate change, disability and public policy. Develop critical thinking & problem-solving skills  You'll ask the big questions when you study philosophy at UNSW. What counts as knowledge or as a good argument? How should we live? What is a person? What is justice? You'll also learn to think clearly, analytically, with depth and imagination. You'll build compelling arguments and learn how best to articulate them in academic and professional contexts. Your study of philosophy at UNSW will allow you to evaluate and communicate elaborate ideas in writing and speech, tackle problems, and engage effectively in debates and discussions. These essential skills will provide a solid foundation and prepare you for success in a range of careers and industries Research strengths in Philosophy Research in Philosophy at UNSW examines challenges in contemporary society, culture, science and technology from a unique perspective shaped by the seasoned and curious minds at work in the field tackling ongoing philosophical questions. Our work is distinguished by its pluralism, with staff working in both analytic and continental European traditions, and our scholarship advancing current understanding of the history of both Western and Chinese philosophy. Explore academic staff by research area Quick links Find a degree Opens in a new window Apply now Opens in a new window Ask a question Opens in a new window Connect with us Opens in a new window Scholarships Opens in a new window Find a research supervisor Opens in a new window