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Type

Bachelor's degree
Location

Brisbane (Australia)

Duration

4 Years
Credits

64

Follow in the footsteps of world leaders including former UK Prime Minister David Cameron and former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser with the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours).The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours) is an elite four-year program that combines broad and rigorous cross-disciplinary training in politics, philosophy and economics.Study advanced-level courses offered by two different faculties. Topics include economic principles, theories and tools; reasoning, argumentation and ethics; and public policy, governance, international relations and world politics.Join a small, motivated and high-achieving group of students who aspire to leadership roles. You’ll study together as PPE specialists, drawing on your knowledge of history, society, politics and economics to examine current and future global challenges.From your second year you can choose to major in politics, philosophy or economics to prepare for a career in economic analysis, policy-making, political leadership, public commentary, international affairs or the diplomatic service.Carve out a distinguished leadership career and help solve some of the world’s ‘wicked problems’ by drawing on your knowledge and expertise across three disciplines.WHY STUDYWe're one of a kindUQ is the only university in Queensland and one of only a handful in Australia to offer studies in PPE. Upon graduation, you’ll have a globally recognised AQF Level 8 degree, which will give you a competitive edge.BEYOND THE CLASSROOMInternational experience - UQ AbroadStudents not undertaking a major in the BPPE(Hons) are encouraged to consider spending time abroad with one of our international partner universities to diversify their knowledge and experience. There may also be overseas opportunities for students planning to undertake a major .FIND OUT MOREFAST FACTSWork closely with expertsThe program is...

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Brisbane (Australia)

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Street Lucia, QLD 4072

Start date

On request

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Requirements

Entry requirementsQueensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics B or C.All international applicants need to meet the minimum entry score for this program.IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ, view the English proficiency policy.International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa .The Australian Government has...

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Course programme

Program structure
The courses offered in the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours) are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#). A standard full-time study load is 8 units per semester.
The Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours). These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.
To have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.

Honours

Honours is awarded to all graduates of this program. Honours is awarded in the following classes:

Class I
Class IIA
Class IIB
Class IIIA
Class IIIB

Class of honours depends on your GPA. For details refer to the Program Rules.

Course Code Units Course Title
PPES1101 2 Politics, Philosophy, Economics 1: A Short History
PPES2101 2 Politics, Philosophy, Economics 2
PPES3101 2 Politics, Philosophy, Economics 3
PPES4101 2 Politics, Philosophy, Economics 4

Course Code Units Course Title
PPES4201 2 Team Project
PPES4202 6 PPE Honours Thesis

Course Code Units Course Title
ECON1010 2 Introductory Microeconomics
ECON1020 2 Introductory Macroeconomics
ECON1310 2 Quantitative Economic & Business Analysis A
ECON2010 2 Microeconomic Theory
ECON2020 2 Macroeconomic Theory
ECON2070 2 Introduction to Strategic Thinking
PHIL1002 2 Introduction to Philosophy: What is Philosophy?
PHIL1013 2 Introduction to Ethics
PHIL1110 2 Critical Reasoning
PHIL2330 2 Political Philosophy
PHIL2750 2 Social and Economic Justice
PHIL3630 2 Advanced Topics in Moral & Political Philosophy
POLS1101 2 Introduction to Australian Politics
POLS2211 2 International Organisations & Political Cooperation
POLS2302 2 Political Thought: Machiavelli to Modernity
POLS2401 2 Politics & the Economy
POLS3102 2 Governance & Australian Public Policy
POLS3803 2 Landmarks of Political Science

Part C

Majors

Course Code Units Course Title
ECON1050 2 Tools of Economic Analysis
ECON2050 2 Mathematical Economics
ECON2300 2 Introductory Econometrics

Course Code Units Course Title
ECON2030 2 Microeconomic Policy
ECON3010 2 Advanced Microeconomics
ECON3360 2 Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics

Course Code Units Course Title
ECON2040 2 Macroeconomic Policy
ECON3020 2 Advanced Macroeconomics
ECON3350 2 Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Finance

Course Code Units Course Title
PHIL2013 2 Rise of Modern Philosophy
PHIL2110 2 Formal Logic: an introduction to classical formal logic
PHIL3002 2 Philosophy Today

Course Code Units Course Title
PHIL2010 2 Representation & Reality: The Philosophy of Language
PHIL2090 2 Philosophy of Science: select topics in the foundations of scientific enquiry
PHIL2210 2 Environmental Philosophy
PHIL2310 2 European Social Philosophy

Course Code Units Course Title
POLS1601 2 Power, Politics & Society
POLS2101 2 Indigenous Politics & Policy
POLS3502 2 Ethics in International Politics

Course Code Units Course Title
POLS2201 2 Australian Foreign Policy
POLS2402 2 Globalisation & International Political Economy
POLS2404 2 The Political Dynamics of Development and Resistance
POLS2603 2 Gender and Global Politics
POLS3118 2 Advances in Political Psychology

Course Code Units Course Title
ECON1050 2 Tools of Economic Analysis
ECON2030 2 Microeconomic Policy
ECON2040 2 Macroeconomic Policy
ECON2050 2 Mathematical Economics
ECON2060 2 Behavioural and Evolutionary Economics
ECON2200 2 Management of Financial Institutions
ECON2300 2 Introductory Econometrics
ECON3010 2 Advanced Microeconomics
ECON3020 2 Advanced Macroeconomics
ECON3210 2 Financial Markets & Institutions
ECON3220 2 Benefit-Cost Analysis for Business
ECON3350 2 Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Finance
ECON3360 2 Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics
ECON3440 2 Competition Policy and Regulation
ECON3450 2 Public Finance
ECON3600 2 Australian Economic History
PHIL2010 2 Representation & Reality: The Philosophy of Language
PHIL2013 2 Rise of Modern Philosophy
PHIL2090 2 Philosophy of Science: select topics in the foundations of scientific enquiry
PHIL2110 2 Formal Logic: an introduction to classical formal logic
PHIL2210 2 Environmental Philosophy
PHIL2310 2 European Social Philosophy
PHIL3002 2 Philosophy Today
POLS1601 2 Power, Politics & Society
POLS2101 2 Indigenous Politics & Policy
POLS2201 2 Australian Foreign Policy
POLS2402 2 Globalisation & International Political Economy
POLS2404 2 The Political Dynamics of Development and Resistance
POLS2603 2 Gender and Global Politics
POLS3118 2 Advances in Political Psychology
POLS3502 2 Ethics in International Politics
PPES4999 2 Professional Work Placement

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