Bachelor of Philosophy Politics and Economics and Bachelor of Arts

Pursue your passions and maximise your career options with our combined bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and Arts. You’ll graduate with two degrees in just four years, with a Bachelor of Philosophy Politics and Economics where you will take the Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Extended Major), and a Bachelor of Arts where you’ll choose a major from a wide range of options.

Why study this course at UWA

In a competitive employment market, you will maximise your career options by developing interdisciplinary grounding across the three disciplines of Philosophy, Politics and Economics. Combining this with the Arts will equip you to think holistically, developing an enhanced awareness of relationships – with oneself, others and the world. You will graduate with two qualifications, having cut two years off the time it takes you to study two degrees. If you decide either degree isn't right for you, you can exit one and complete the other.

What you'll learn

UWA’s Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics is a challenging and rigorous course of study that will equip you to engage with important social issues – climate change, healthcare, inequality, political participation, criminal justice and more – from a uniquely interdisciplinary perspective.

Combine this with a Bachelor of Arts where you will cultivate your passions while developing career-ready transferable skills that are essential in every industry and can never be automated – they’ll set you apart from the competition and prepare you for a future-proof career.