Certificate in Arts in Philosophy

University of Canterbury

The Certificate in Arts (CertArts) is designed for you to study at university level without having to commit to several years of study. It is also an option if you want to take a few courses for interest, or study part-time. Study Involve: Study from a range of subjects which offer field trips, real-world case studies, projects, and more. Complete four standard courses of your choice at 100 and/or 200-level in no more than two subjects. This Certificate can be studied full-time in 6 months or part-time for up to 5 years. Can be used as a pathway to the Diploma in Arts or the Bachelor of Arts with the ability to transfer your credits to those degrees. Philosophy teaches you how to think rationally and carefully about complex questions such as: are drone strikes immoral What about genetic engineering Should rich countries give substantially more in overseas aid Is time travel possible These skills are of real value in the workplace and help you to look at a problem from all angles and find out-of-the-box solutions. Study Involve: You can choose to specialise in areas such as ethics, bioethics, philosophy of science and technology, cognitive science and the mind, artificial intelligence, and language. There are specialised courses on famous figures such as Plato, Descartes, Wittgenstein, and Turing. Choose to add an internship to your study, gain work experience, meet potential employers, and build your CV.

Faculty of Arts