Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics

All important social issues — climate change, healthcare, inequality, political participation, criminal justice, and much more — have philosophical, political, and economic dimensions. UWA's Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics is a challenging and rigorous course of study that equips you with the skills to engage with these issues from a uniquely interdisciplinary perspective.

Why study this degree at UWA:

• Learn from leading experts in all three disciplines
• You'll complete specially designed interdisciplinary units which will allow you to bring the tools of all three disciplines to address pressing social, political and economic questions

You'll learn to

• address problems that have political, philosophical, and economic dimensions (e.g. inequality, criminal justice, climate change), learning to think about complex social issues in an interdisciplinary manner
• explore how insights from each of the three disciplines bear upon issues in the others
• utilise invaluable critical-thinking and analytical skills, and apply them in a variety of contexts

Career opportunities: Diplomat, Economic/Political Journalist, Policy Analyst

Get career-ready with a UWA degree

At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. Find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals.