Most units are taught and assessed during the course of one semester. Students typically take three units in each semester. Units in philosophy are taught by a combination of lectures and seminars. Lectures explore issues raised in the course reading material, raise questions, and work through arguments. In most lectures there is an opportunity to ask questions.
Seminars are an opportunity to discuss issues raised in the course reading and in lectures.
Discussion and argument are central to philosophy, and seminars, along with essay writing, are critical to the development of philosophical understanding. Students on all units also have opportunities to discuss their work individually with tutors and lecturers.