Course overview
The Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics is designed for students who want to understand human communities and society.
The degree trains future leaders and professionals to make a difference in all walks of life. Students will learn to integrate knowledge by focusing on how society can either promote or thwart human flourishing.
Philosophy will provide the concepts and skills to identify questions and problems, and to consider them clearly and creatively. Political studies will consider governance, leadership, and the importance of law and policy. Economics will train students to solve a range of problems through economic reasoning.
Graduates with knowledge of these three disciplines will appreciate the central importance of the human person’s quest to lead a good life, working with others toward the common good.
The degree will also equip students to be attentive to the role of religion within society, and the importance of civil disagreement in the public square. All students will have the opportunity to undertake an internship during their studies.
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Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
A variety of roles in diplomacy, public policy development, economic analysis, non-government agency work, political analyst, civil society leader, business leader.
Majors
Areas of study
Ancient philosophy, democracy and governance in Australia, economics, introduction to world politics, macroeconomic theory and practice, microeconomic theory and policy, moral philosophy, philosophy of the human person, policy, political philosophy, public policy and practice: the business of government, quantitative methods for business.
Other Information
Practical experience
Compulsory internship in either politics, business, or philosophy and theology in the final year of the degree.
Honours
Students who complete Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics, Economics may be eligible to apply for Bachelor of Arts (Honours).
Fees and charges
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Entry requirements
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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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Campuses & intake dates
- Sydney - BroadwayNSW