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Overview

The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (BPPE) provides graduates with a uniquely powerful combination of intellectual tools with which to understand and act on the world. PPE graduates globally are recognised leaders in all aspects of public life, including the highest reaches of government, political parties and lobby groups, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

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Connect the study of Philosophy, Politics and Economics to the historical and contemporary challenges of local, regional and global contexts
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Explain the contested character of forms of philosophical, political and economic inquiry and the connections between them.
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Articulate the various processes, practices and dilemmas of policy formation in local, regional and global contexts.
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Interpret and critically evaluate key concepts, theoretical perspectives and practices of analysis in the study of social, political and economic institutions, actors and systems in local, regional and global contexts.
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Exhibit initiative and self-direction.
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Articulate disciplinary theories and practices of politics, philosophy and economics, and integrate them with cross-disciplinary concerns and connections.
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Critically and creatively employ appropriate methodologies and disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives on social, political and economic problems and policies in professional practice and/or scholarship.
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Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly.
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Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment.
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Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media
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Program Structure
144 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 144 UOC as a standalone program.

Majors

Completion of a specialisation is optional. Students may choose a maximum of one specialisation listed below. Note that courses listed in the specialisation may already have been completed as part of satisfying the core requirements of this program and do not need to be completed twice.

Prescribed Electives

Students not completing an optional major are required to complete 24 UOC of prescribed electives from courses offered in the Economics (ECONA1), Philosophy (PHILE1) or Politics and International Relations (POLSG1) majors. ATSI2012 Contemporary Issues in International Politics or ATSI2014 Indigenous People and Policy may also be taken to meet this … For more content click the Read More button below.

Free Electives

Students who have completed an optional major are not required to take any free electives. This requirement is met by completion of the optional major. Students not completing a major are required to take 12 UOC of Free Electives.

Level 2 Maturity Requirements

You must have completed 24 UOC before taking any Level 2 courses (excluding ECON courses).

Level 3 Maturity Requirements

You must have competed 66 UOC before taking any Level 3 courses (excluding ECON courses).

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Related Programs

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Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (Honours) - BASS (Hons)4504 - Arts & Social Sciences (Hons)
Master of International Relations - MIR8233 - International Relations
Master of Development Studies - MDS8942 - Development Studies

Related Double Degree Programs

Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics - BPPE
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
4797 - Politics, Philosophy and Economics / Law
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics - BPPE
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
4797 - Politics, Philosophy and Economics / Law

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Pathways

Honours Programs

Bachelor of Economics (Honours) - BEc (Hons)4502 - Economics (Honours)
Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (Honours) - BASS (Hons)4504 - Arts & Social Sciences (Hons)

Post Graduate

Master of International Relations - MIR8233 - International Relations
Master of International Business - MIB8371 - International Business
Master of Development Studies - MDS8942 - Development Studies

Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Award of Pass with Distinction

Additional Information

Further Information

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Program Fees

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