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Faculty:	Faculty of Arts
Department(s):	Department of Philosophy
Course Type:	Undergraduate
Degree Type:	Graduate Diploma
Key Features:	The Graduate Diploma in Philosophy is a degree especially designed for those who already have an undergraduate degree in any field of study who wish to undertake a short, intensive program of study in philosophy, for their own personal interest, to enhance and update their professional skills and expertise, or as a means of acquiring the philosophical background necessary for pursuing further postgraduate work in philosophy. Students who have undertaken the Graduate Diploma in Philosophy in recent years have had undergraduate degrees in areas as diverse as business, engineering, tourism, commerce, accounting, economics, statistics and psychology.
Suitable for:	Students with an undergraduate degree from a recognised university in any field of study.
Career Opportunities:	Further postgraduate research in philosophy.

Entry Requirements:	No specific entry requirements are necessary
Work Experience:	No work experience required
UAC Code:	-
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English Language Requirements:	IELTS (Academic english only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section TOEFL (Paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE TOEFL (Computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing TOEFL (Internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking

Minimum Course Duration:	1 year
Course Commences:	Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July) 2009 - view the Academic Calendar
Study Options:	Full-time, Part-time
Mode of study:	On campus, Distance
Minimum Course Requirements:	To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Philosophy a candidate must obtain an aggregate of at least 24 credit points at 200 level or above in Philosophy units with the code PHIL including not less than 12 credit points at 300 level.
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