Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
For big picture intellects
Understanding social complexities requires looking through more than one lens.
Students of philosophy, politics and economics are deeply acquainted with social and political institutions. They reason rigorously and reflect on moral and ethical values. They understand how resources must be managed and that economics influences everything.
What will you do?
Our Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics has a structure unique in South Australia, and highly regarded internationally. You will:
- learn broadly across all three areas before focusing on your chosen discipline
- analyse complex political and economic scenarios
- critically debate morality, freedom and social justice
- understand and develop responses to pressing real-world problems
- benefit from contact and mentoring with experts and researchers
- gain practical insights from guest speakers within political and business communities
- career plan from early on and undertake an internship aligned with your goals.
Where could it take you?
You’ll graduate career-ready and prepared to problem-solve at all levels of intricacy. You could advise on policy, write it or run for government yourself. You might move into research or media commentary. Perhaps you’ll assist global businesses with decision making as a consultant, or lead them to success as a CEO.
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Entry Requirements
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 334691 Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR 70 Deferment Yes - 2 year Intake February and July. Enquiries Future Students team 2018 Admissions Data for school leavers
ATAR
(raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors)Lowest ATAR to receive an offer N/A Median ATAR to receive an offer N/A Highest ATAR to receive an offer N/A Selection Rank
(ATAR plus any adjustment factors)Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer N/A Median Selection Rank to receive an offer N/A Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer N/A Minimum eligibility score N/A Additional criteria considered Selection rank only Selection Criteria
Recent Secondary Education You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors ). Higher Education Study You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. Vocational Education and Training (VET) study You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Work and life experience You must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2019. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2019 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2018 or 2017), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2017). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. Other Entry Pathways How to Apply
SATAC Code: 334691
International applicants
Not an international applicant?
CRICOS 097520G Intake February and July. Students commencing in July please note some core courses, electives and language part 1 courses may only be offered in semester 1. Please contact the Faculty of Arts for help with planning your degree. Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
Australian Year 12 Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject English Tests accepted by the University of Adelaide IELTS Overall 6.5 Reading 6 Listening 6 Speaking 6 Writing 6 TOEFL Overall 79 Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21 Pearsons Overall 58 Reading 50 Listening 50 Speaking 50 Writing 50 Cambridge Overall 176 Reading 169 Listening 169 Speaking 169 Writing 169 Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements Academic Entry Requirements
How to Apply
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Fees and Scholarships
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $7,275More information on Student Contribution Amounts.
International applicants
Not an international applicant?
Annual tuition fees International student place: $32,000 Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
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Careers
Career Readiness
Graduates of the Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics are uniquely prepared to take the lead in tackling some of the toughest problems facing us today. They are equipped with deep disciplinary knowledge that enables them to model policy, business, and social challenges, to analyse their ethical dimensions, and to formulate practical and achievable solutions. Our graduates have great versatility in shaping their careers, choosing to pursue stimulating and successful careers in the public service, private sector, NGOs and the not-for-profit sector, or in academia.
A background in Philosophy, Politics and Economics is a suitable preparation for work in many different areas such as: advertising, administration, banking and finance, business, community engagement, defence, diplomatic service, environmental management and planning, foreign affairs, humanitarian work, human resources, industry liaison, management, policy development, politics, project management, public relations, publishing, research, social planning, youth work, academia and teaching.The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Industry Placement
The Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics provides students with opportunities to develop practical workplace readiness throughout the course of their degree. The core seminars involve topic-based work on real world issues, with the involvement of practitioners from business and government.
The program requires the completion of an internship, giving students the opportunity to use knowledge from their university study in a practical work environment, build valuable networks and gain experience that counts towards their degree and also prepares them for their future careers.Potential careers
Banker, Business Data Analyst, Commodities or Futures Trader, Parliamentary Adviser, Parliamentary Member, Data Analyst, Policy Adviser, Political Adviser, Politician, Economic Researcher, Economist, Public Servant, Environmental Economist, Financial Adviser, Financial Services Officer, Statistician, Diplomat, Manager / Business Management, Market Researcher, CEO, Fund and Portfolio Manager, Strategist, ...
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Degree Structure
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Example Study Plan
Indicative study plan Year 1 PHIL 1101
Argument and
Critical ThinkingPPE Closed Elective
(POLIS Level I)ECON 1012
Principles of
Economics - semester 1 or 2ECON 1005
Introduction to
Mathematical Economics (Basic) - semester 1
or
ECON 1010
Introduction to Mathematical Economics (Adv) - semester 2PHIL 1103
Morality, Society
and the IndividualPPE Closed Elective
(POLIS Level I)ECON 1008
Data Analytics - semester 1 or 2ARTS 1007
The Enquiring MindYear 2 PPE 2001
Philosophy, Politics
and Economics SeminarECON 2506
Intermediate
Microeconomics IIPPE Closed Elective
(POLIS Level II)PPE Closed Elective
(POLIS Level II)ECON 2507
Intermediate
Macroeconomics IIPOLIS 2106
Justive, Virtue
and GoodPPE Closed Elective
(POLIS Level II)Major Area
Level IIYear 3 Internship
6 unitsMajor Area
Level IIIMajor Area
Level IIIPPE 3001
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Research Project
6 unitsMajor Area
Capstone Level III
6 unitsCurrent students, please see the Study Plan Templates -
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Further Study
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Further Information
Further enquiries
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Last updated: Tuesday, 15 Oct 2019
