Philosophy

• Philosophy degree information sheet

Skills we learn

• Analyze concepts, definitions, arguments, and problems
• Apply statistical methods
• Collect, contextualize, organize, synthesize, and analyse data
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written contexts
• Compare and contrast various perspectives and information
• Conduct detail oriented research
• Develop cross cultural awareness
• Develop reasoned and research supported arguments
• Employ interdisciplinary research methods
• Maintain accurate records
• Manipulate numerical data and analyse results
• Observe and evaluate in a critical manner
• Present ideas through well-constructed and systematic arguments
• Recognize patterns between historical and current events
• Record keeping and report writing
• Relate theory to practice
• Solve problems and make predictions based on trends

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