Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
Gain a multi-disciplinary perspective on the political and economic systems that shape our world with La Trobe's Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics. Grasp the interconnections between three disciplines, equipping you with a distinctive and well-rounded combination of transferable skills that can be applied to a range of policy contexts, enhancing your employability in a range of sectors. By studying La Trobe's Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics, you will: expand your understanding of politics and the evolution of governmental structures, discovering how different groups are impacted by current systems and learning how to pinpoint opportunities for innovative policy-making engage with deep, foundational questions in philosophy, address challenging ethical puzzles and sharpen your critical thinking and reasoning, empowering you to reflect clearly on complex issues gain insights into the economic forces that shape markets and influence decision-making, build crucial quantitative skills, and learn how to evaluate economic models so you can apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios make a positive social impact in urgent issues such as inequality, climate change and human rights apply your knowledge with a range of placement and networking opportunities at organisations like the Victorian Parliament, Trades Hall, the Grattan Institute and more.
Structure
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics, students must complete 360 credit points consisting of: 240 credit points of core subjects 120 credit points of a combination of a major, minor/s and/or electives
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Critical Thinking
- Democracies and Dictatorships: Introduction to Politics
- Markets, Policy and the Economy
- Politics, Philosophy and Economics
- Questions That Matter
- Recessions, Inflation and Economic Growth
- Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education
Standard entry requirements
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
- Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (Band 2) - equivalent to VCE 20 - One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).
- Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- International: IELTS - (6.0 < 6.0) (UG standard/minimum) - 6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
