GradDip - Philosophy as a subject
Subject
Studying a graduate diploma helps you develop knowledge and skills in your chosen subject area which will enable you to undertake a new career or further study.
Philosophy is for thinkers and doers. It's about solving real-life problems, and applying intellectual rigour to how we understand and interact with others, society and the world. Studying Philosophy at Waikato will teach you how to learn, think and write clearly, argue vigorously, and question deeply held assumptions and beliefs.
- Accounting
- Adult Learning
- Agribusiness
- Anthropology
- Applied Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Chemistry
- Communication Design
- Community Health
- Computer Science
- Data Analytics
- Design Media
- Digital Business
- Digital Learning
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology and Biodiversity
- Economics
- Education
- Education and Society
- Electronics
- Engineering
- English
- Environmental Planning
- Environmental Sciences
- Finance
- Geography
- History
- Human Development
- Human Performance Science
- Human Resource Management
- Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management
- Interface Design
- International Languages and Cultures
- Law
- Linguistics
- Marketing
- Materials Science
- Mathematics
- Media Design
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Music
- Māori and Indigenous Studies
- Māori Language/Te Reo Māori
- Pacific and Indigenous Studies
- Political Science
- Population Studies
- Psychology
- Public Policy
- Public Relations
- Screen and Media Studies
- Social Policy
- Sociology
- Sport Development and Coaching
- Statistics
- Strategic Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Theatre Studies
- Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Writing Studies
Apply to enrol
Key information
| Years: | 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July) |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | $28,025 - $41,760 per year |
| Entry Requirements: | Postgraduate International |
| Area of Study: | |
| *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Career opportunities
- Business Consultant
- Editor
- Environmental Consultant
- Health Policy Adviser
- Policy Analyst
- Public Relations Practitioner
Degree Planner
Papers
Papers available within Philosophy
Prescriptions for the GradCert(Phil) and GradDip(Phil)
A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Philosophy at an advanced level in their first degree.
For further details, contact the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences Office.
Scholarships and prizes
Visit our Scholarship Finder for information about possible scholarships
Subject links
Subject Requirements
Philosophy is available as a major for the BA and BSocSc.
Philosophy is available as a major for the BA and BSocSc. Philosophy may also be taken as a second major or as a supporting subject within other undergraduate degrees, subject to academic approval of the Faculty or School of Studies in which the student is enrolled.
For more information about subject requirements please refer to the Catalogue of Papers for the most up to date information. If you have any questions and need more advice contact one of our friendly student advisors phone:
Please note: For all graduate subject requirements check the information provided in the papers section above.
Contacts
School of Social Sciences
Phone: 0800 800 145 or +64 7 838 4030
General Enquiries: [email protected]