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Master of Liberal Arts

  • Masters (Coursework)

Flexibility is the key to the Master of Liberal Arts (Philosophy and Theology). Not only do you get to choose from a wide range of courses, but the teaching modes are also highly flexible.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Course Code
5145
Study Mode
In person

About this course

School of Philosophy & Theology, Sydney Campus

Flexibility is the key to the Master of Liberal Arts (Philosophy and Theology). Not only do you get to choose from a wide range of courses, but the teaching modes are also highly flexible. Designed to suit your schedule, options include intensive full day classes, evening tutorials, and weekend tuition. Having enrolled in this program you may later choose to take one of the many exit pathways available in order to pursue a particular topic of interest.

Entry requirements

The program is open to applicants who have a recognised Bachelor's degree (Level 7 AQF) in any discipline.

Study locations

Sydney

What you will learn

Designed to be completed over 1.5 years of full-time study, the Master of Liberal Arts allows you to study subjects from a wide range, particularly in philosophy and theology. Our Master of Liberal Arts (Philosophy and Theology) is designed as an entry award for which various exit pathways are available. Options include a Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts or Religious Education, a Graduate Diploma in Philosophy or Theology, a Master of Arts in Philosophy or Theology.

The program consists of 12 courses. Every student takes Research Methods in Philosophy and Theology, which is designed to help you to see how philosophy and theology work together, and to equip you to undertake your personalised research project. Then you can choose seven more courses from a range of subjects in philosophy and theology, perhaps working toward a specialisation in either discipline or in Catholic Leadership. Finally, you will develop a supervised research project (worth three courses of your degree), in keeping with your interests and future career path.

Course structure

Year One
  • Research Methods in Philosophy and Theology
  • Seven Philosophy or Theology Electives
Year Two
  • Supervised Dissertation in Philosophy and Theology
  • One Philosophy or Theology Elective
Philosophy and Theology options:
  • Philosophy of the Human Person
  • History of Philosophy - Ancient
  • History of Philosophy - Medieval
  • History of Philosophy - Modern
  • History of Philosophy - Contemporary
  • Metaphysics - Theories of Being and Existence
  • Philosophy of Religion
  • Political Philosophy
  • Natural Law
  • Business Ethics
  • Moral Philosophy
  • Ethical Issues in Professional Life
  • Scripture and Morality
  • Foundations of Moral Theology
  • Scripture and Church
  • Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles
  • Christology
  • Mystery of Christ: Church and Sacrament
  • Marriage and Sexuality
  • Ministry of Social Justice

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
77.8%
Overall satisfaction
74.1%
Skill scale
84.6%
Teaching scale
97.4%
Employed full-time