Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Bachelor's degree
In Canberra (Australia)
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Canberra (Australia)
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
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Credits
144
Are you a leader? The Australian National University is a leader too, especially in the fields of philosophy, politics and economics. This progressive and well regarded degree will arm you with the moral, economic and political perspectives you need to make a real impact.The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics has a strong international component that gives you the opportunity to engage with other leading Universities around the world.You will develop exceptional problem solving skills and critical and conceptual thinking, all while gaining a passport to some of the world’s most promising careers.
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About this course
An ATAR of 96 or equivalent International Admission rank.Applicants are assumed to have achieved a level of knowledge of mathematics comparable to at least a Mathematical Methods major in the ACT or NSW Mathematics or equivalent.ATAR:96QLD Band:3International Baccalaureate:38
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Subjects
- Politics
- Problem Solving
- Political Science
- Political Philosophy
- Microeconomics
- Secondary
- Philosophy
- Economics
- Logic
- International
- University
- Public
- Moral
- Skills and Training
Course programme
The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics requires the completion of 144 units, of which:
A maximum of 60 units can come from the completion of 1000 level courses.
A minimum of 84 units must come from the completion of 2000 and 3000 level courses.
The 144 units must include:
48 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:
ECON1101 Microeconomics 1
ECON2101 Microeconomics 2(P)
ECON3056 PPE Integrative Seminar Year 3: Classic Literature in PPE
PHIL1005 Logic and Critical Thinking
PHIL2116 PPE Integrative Seminar Year 2
POLS1002 Introduction to Politics
POLS1008 PPE Integrative Seminar Year 1: Puzzles in Politics, Philosophy and Economics
POLS1009 Research and Writing in Political Science
6 units from completion of the following courses:
PHIL1004 Fundamental Ideas in Philosophy: An Introduction
PHIL1008 Introduction to Ethics
A minimum of 6 units from completion of courses from the following list, which must also be counted towards completion of any other requirements for the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics:
ECON2141 Strategic Thinking: An introduction to Game Theory
POLS2125 Game Theory and Social Sciences
POLS2130 Public Choice and Politics
12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
POLS2043 Pressure Groups and Political Lobbying
POLS2063 Contemporary Political Theory
POLS2094 Issues in International Political Economy
POLS2105 Political Leadership and Executive Government
POLS2111 Elections, Political Behaviour and Public Opinion in Australia
POLS2114 Australian Political Institutions
POLS2120 Foundations of Political Theory
POLS2125 Game Theory and Social Sciences
POLS2126 Democracy: Its Causes and Consequences
POLS2127 U.S. Politics
POLS2130 Public Choice and Politics
POLS3029 Sharing Power: Federalism in Comparative Perspective
POLS3031 Comparative Judicial Politics
POLS3034 Comparative Political Parties and Party Systems
12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
PHIL2020 Theories of Social Justice
PHIL2057 Philosophy of Science
PHIL2080 Logic
PHIL2082 Sex and Death: the Philosophy of Biology
PHIL2113 Global Justice
PHIL2121 Philosophical Logic
PHIL2122 Philosophy and Public Policy
PHIL2124 Philosophy of Cognitive Science
PHIL2125 Rationality and Social Cooperation
PHIL2126 Science in Society: Ethics, Public Policy and Scientific Practice
PHIL3073 Advanced Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy
12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
CRIM2000 The Illicit Economy
ECHI1006 The Australian Economy: Past and Present
ECHI3008 History of Economic Thought(P)
ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1
ECON2013 Behavioral Economics
ECON2014 Managerial Economics
ECON2026 Money and Banking
ECON2091 The Economy, Politics and the State
ECON2120 Law and Economics(P)
ECON2141 Strategic Thinking: An introduction to Game Theory
EMET1001 Foundations of Economic and Financial Models
INDG3003 The Indigenous Economy
6 units from the completion of 2000- and 3000-level courses from the following subject areas and courses:
ANIP Australian National Internships Program
ECON Economics
PHIL Philosophy
POLS Political Science
ASIA2090 The Political Economy of Myanmar
POLS3022 Washington DC Internship
48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics