Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
La Trobe University
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This course has been cancelled
About
La Trobe’s Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics gives you a multi-disciplinary perspective on the political and economic systems that shape the world
Explore how governments manage their economies to achieve important social objectives and learn how the economy works in a world of globalised and interdependent markets. Take subjects in philosophy to refine your critical thinking and logical reasoning skills.
Personalise your degree to your passions. Choose from five majors, including political economy, politics, economics, political philosophy or philosophy to build specialist knowledge. Gain practical experience through a work-based learning placement in your third year to graduate ready to tackle real-world problems.
La Trobe University’s Diploma of Arts provides a pathway option to this course.
Areas of study
Economics, philosophy, political economy, political philosophy, politics.
Career opportunities
Employment in the government, private, and non-profit sectors both in Australia and overseas. Possible roles include: think-tank analyst, political communications adviser, public servant, development sector manager, government relations manager, activist.
Practical experience
During this course, and depending on how you design your Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) degree, you will have an opportunity to participate in a work-based learning (WBL) subject. We have a range of WBL subjects that would be suitable for PPE students and can create pathways to employment. These WBL subjects are designed not simply to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom but also to demonstrate the value of your skills to potential employers in a professional real-world environment.
Fees and charges
Refer to La Trobe University course website for current fee information.
Prerequisites
One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Subject adjustments: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 subjects will have their selection rank increased by one point per study:
- Band 4 in English as an Additional Language or Dialect
- Band 3 in Business Studies, Economics, English Standard, English Advanced, Financial Services, Legal Studies
- Band 2 in Mathematics Standard 2, Mathematics Advanced, Mathematics Extension 2 or any language other than English.
Selection ranks can be increased by a maximum of five points.
All applicants
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Academic record: This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Refer to detailed information about admission criteria on the La Trobe University website.
Also refer to La Trobe University general admission criteria, location and equity adjustments.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the La Trobe University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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