Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Social sciences, journalism and information
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 unde
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Bundoora
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 071901G
Campus images supplied directly by the institution.
Course overview
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.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
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
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
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
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus | — | — | $33,800per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.