BA (Hons) in Philosophy
Students who have completed the BA (Hons) program in philosophy are well qualified to enrol in Masters or PhD programmes in New Zealand or at internationally renowned universities overseas.
The degree
The BA (Hons) is a one year programme for holders of a three year BA or BSc. It is composed of six courses chosen from PHIL 431-472 and a research essay of 7,500-10,000 words (PHIL 480). Alternatively, with the approval of the Heads of Programmes concerned, a maximum of two equivalent courses may be selected from other programmes; these courses must be prescribed for an Honours or Master's degree.
Courses are chosen in consultation with the Honours Advisor. The degree takes one year to complete. The research essay must deal with a topic approved by the Honours Advisor. Under normal circumstances it should be submitted not later that 1 November in the year in which the courses are completed (or 15 May for Students enrolling mid-year). (The resulting qualification is similar to the four-year honours degrees offered at many North American universities.)
Please note that not all 400-level courses listed on the university website are offered. Please contact the School for more information.
Prerequisites
Prospective students must normally hold a three-year BA or BSc degree including 60 points in philosophy at 300-level. It would be unusual for a student to be admitted who did not have at least a B grade (or equivalent) in courses at 300-level.
Complete regulations for the degree may be found in the University Calendar.
For further information please contact Dr Douglas Campbell.
International students should, in the first instance, contact the Honours Advisor to discuss the proposed course of study, and then must apply for admission ad eundem statum according to the proceedures described in the University Information for International Students. Information on subsequent procedures may be found there.