The use of tutorials and lecture-seminars ensures that students participate in learning. As a result, philosophy graduates tend to be highly articulate and able to deal with complex issues-skills which never go out of date. In business and the public service, philosophy graduates can be found in challenging areas, such as strategic planning, where their conceptual skills, and the ability to 'see the big picture', are highly valued. In the United States, employers are eager to recruit philosophers, and this trend is being followed in Australia. With a growing awareness of the importance of corporate and environmental ethics, students who specialize in ethics have the opportunity to work in these areas.
Medical ethics is another area which has shown real growth in recent years.
Recent UWA philosophy graduates have found work in journalism, computing, libraries, the law and the public service. Several recent graduates have followed this route to posts in universities in North America and the United Kingdom. The scholarships are available to students who have completed their secondary schooling within the last two years and are commencing a Bachelor's degree course in the Faculty. Criteria for selection is based in academic merit and the ability to demonstrate leadership, motivation and involvement in community or co-curricular activities.