Honours

Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Major in Philosophy)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Philosophy is a one-year research-intensive program for graduates who have demonstrated outstanding performance in Philosophy at undergraduate level. It develops rigorous philosophical inquiry and research skills through advanced coursework in ethics, epistemology, logic, and metaphysics, culminating in an independent research project.

The Honours program prepares graduates for postgraduate study and careers in law, academia, policy research, and any field demanding the highest standards of analytical reasoning.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of Arts with Honours requires:

  • Completion of the relevant Bachelor of Arts degree at UPNG with a minimum GPA of 3.00 in the final year of undergraduate study.
  • Endorsement from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
  • A proposed research topic or area of interest supported by a supervising academic.

Course Structure

Year 5

Semester 1

  • 4.51804Advanced Philosophical Methods
  • 4.51802Critical Theories of Existence

Semester 2

  • 4.51805Melanesian Metaphysics
  • 4.51800Sub - Thesis

Course codes shown are indicative. Please contact the School directly for official course codes and credit information.