UndergraduatePolitical Science & International Relations

Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics

La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

About this program

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. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.

Fees & duration

Duration3 yr
Tuition (international)A$35,800
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

  • Year 1: Critical Thinking
  • Introduction To Politics
  • Markets
  • Policy And The Economy
  • Politics
  • Philosophy And Economics
  • Questions That Matter
  • Recessions
  • Inflation And Economic Growth Year 2: Consumers
  • Firms And Competition
  • Ethics
  • How Do Societies And Economies Interact? Competing Approaches In Political Economy
  • Political Ideas And Ideologies
  • International Trade
  • Knowledge
  • Individuals And Society
  • Making Of The Modern Western World View
  • Principles Of Environmental And Resource Economics Year 3: Campaigns And Elections
  • Political Theory
  • Competition
  • Market Failure And Government
  • Economic Development And Policy
  • Politics
  • Power
  • And Public Policy

Admissions

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

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