Course overview
This program offers an integrated, cross-disciplinary perspective that combines broad and rigorous training in the foundations of politics, philosophy and economics. Students will study insights from all three disciplines and examine current and future global challenges and the world's most pressing problems. This program equips students with versatile skills to address complex and challenging issues drawing on a historical, social, political and economic knowledge base. For more information, visit Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Hons) at UQ.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Economics, policy and social analyst; public commentator; political advisor; economic policy advisor; diplomat; foreign affairs officer; financial advisor; public policy analyst; public policy researcher.
Majors
Economics; philosophy; politics.
Entry requirements
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IB Diploma
36.2-38.4Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Student profile
Total students59
#2025Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- St LuciaQLDFebruary 2026
- St LuciaQLD