Minor in Philosophy

​Introduction

A Minor in Philosophy will give students in various disciplines an opportunity to engage in the study of philosophy. This will help them develop critical thinking, reflective consciousness, and other transferable skills, which can strengthen their disciplinary studies and enable them to better adapt to changing circumstances of the world.

Eligibility

The Minor in Philosophy is open to all students in NTU. ​

 
Requirements
 

Students are required to read at least FIVE (5) courses totaling at least 15 AUs.

A: Core​​B: Elective
TOTAL
(AUs)​
6​9​15​
2 Courses​3 Courses​​
 
  • Out of the FIVE (5) courses, students must complete TWO (2) compulsory courses, with the remaining THREE (3) courses to be selected from the list of electives.
  • All Philosophy core courses must be completed in NTU.


HY1001 Introduction to Philosophy (3 AUs) 

HY1002 Symbolic Logic (3 AUs) OR HY5002 Logic and Critical Thinking (3 AUs) 

The full list of courses can be found here.