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
1.
Connect the study of Philosophy, Politics and Economics to the historical and contemporary challenges of local, regional and global contexts
- Scholars
- Global citizens
- Leaders
2.
Explain the contested character of forms of philosophical, political and economic inquiry and the connections between them.
- Scholars
3.
Articulate the various processes, practices and dilemmas of policy formation in local, regional and global contexts.
- Professionals
- Scholars
4.
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.
- Scholars
- Global citizens
- Professionals
5.
Exhibit initiative and self-direction.
- Leaders
- Professionals
6.
Articulate disciplinary theories and practices of politics, philosophy and economics, and integrate them with cross-disciplinary concerns and connections.
- Scholars
7.
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.
- Professionals
- Leaders
8.
Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly.
- Global citizens
- Professionals
- Leaders
9.
Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment.
- Professionals
- Scholars
- Leaders
10.
Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media
- Professionals
- Leaders
- Scholars
Program Structure
Students must complete 144 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
Disciplinary Component144 Units of Credit:
Program Constraints
Maturity Rule
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Program Requirements
Progression Requirements
Progression rules are in accordance with UNSW policy.
For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression
Associated Programs
Similar Program
Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Arts and Business - BArts (Bus)3444 - Arts and Business
Bachelor of Economics - BEc3543 - Economics
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
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics - BPPE
Bachelor of Laws - LLB4797 - Politics, Philosophy and Economics / Law
Bachelor of Laws - LLB4797 - Politics, Philosophy and Economics / Law
Postgraduate Pathway
Master of International Relations - MIR8233 - International Relations
Master of International Business - MIB8371 - International Business
Master of Development Studies - MDS8942 - Development Studies
Honours Pathway
Bachelor of Economics (Honours) - BEc (Hons)4502 - Economics (Honours)
Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (Honours) - BASS (Hons)4504 - Arts & Social Sciences (Hons)
Professional Outcomes
Career Opportunities
Economist, Business Administration Managers, Policy Analyst, Policy and Planning Manager, Journalists and Other Writers
Recognition of Achievement
University Medal
Award of Pass with Distinction
Additional Information
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Program Fees
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