WESTERN POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY | Federation University

PHSGL2010 WESTERN POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

This course will address key thinkers, movements and events in the history of political philosophy from the classical tradition until the present day. Each movement will be examined in relation to its specific historical and social contexts, while also being gauged in terms of its relevance to present day debates in both the local and global political spheres. Thinkers, traditions, events and movements considered within the course will include a selection from the following: Classical theories of the state (Plato and Aristotle); Renaissance political thought (Machiavelli); Social contract theory (Hobbs, Locke and Rousseau); the French and American revolutions and their philosophical interpretations (Hegel, de Tocqueville); Utilitarianism (Bentham and Mill); Marx and Neo-Marxism; Feminist political thought (de Beauvoir) and contemporary liberalism (Hayek and Rawis).

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $2,175
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $997

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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