Research philosophy by higher degree

Elevate from apprentice to master of your field by contributing a cutting-edge thesis in your area of philosophy. Our strong focus on building a dynamic research culture brings together philosophers working across the whole range of philosophical subdisciplines, from ancient philosophy to contemporary thought.

With more than 20 research-active philosophers at ACU located throughout the School of Philosophy, the Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry, and the Plunkett and Queensland Bioethics Centres, philosophical research is at the heart of the intellectual life of ACU.

Choose your thesis supervisor from leading philosophers working across diverse areas of philosophy, including the history of philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, European philosophy, ethics, social and political philosophy, and the philosophy of religion. Participate in our rich culture of seminars, public lectures and graduate reading groups and add your distinct contribution to the philosophical debates that continue to shape and reorient our culture.

Explore the school’s contribution to philosophy research

Apply to study a philosophy degree by higher research

If you are interested in studying a degree by higher research in philosophy at ACU, please contact:

• the National Head of School, Associate Professor Matthew Sharpe at Matthew.Sharpe@acu.edu.au
• or the Associate Dean of Research in the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy, Professor Michael Champion at Michael.Champion@acu.edu.au

Find a supervisor from our list of staff and their area of expertise

Match with a staff member in your prospective research area: