Combined Bachelor's
Philosophy, Politics and Economics and Arts
Pursue your passions and maximise your career options with our combined bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and Arts. You’ll graduate with two degrees in just four years, with a Bachelor of Philosophy Politics and Economics where you will take the Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Extended Major), and a Bachelor of Arts where you’ll choose a major from a wide range of options.
Quick details
- Course code
- CB012
- TISC code
- UB012
- CRICOS code
- 107724H
- Intake
- February and July
- Duration
- 4 years full time or part-time equivalent
- Location
- Perth campus
- Minimum ATAR or equivalent
- 92
- Prerequisites
- English Language Competence and any prerequisites indicated against your chosen individual majors.
Related study areas
This course is currently available for domestic students only.
Why study this course?
In a competitive employment market, you will maximise your career options by developing interdisciplinary grounding across the three disciplines of Philosophy, Politics and Economics. Combining this with the Arts will equip you to think holistically, developing an enhanced awareness of relationships – with oneself, others and the world. You'll graduate with two qualifications in four years. If you decide either degree isn't right for you, you can exit one and complete the other.
What will I learn?
Our Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics is a challenging and rigorous course of study that will equip you to engage with important social issues – climate change, healthcare, inequality, political participation, criminal justice and more – from a uniquely interdisciplinary perspective. Combine this with a Bachelor of Arts where you will cultivate your passions while developing transferable skills that are essential in every industry and can never be automated – they’ll set you apart from the competition and prepare you for a future-proof career.
Course structure
You will combine:
Extended major from the Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics:
A wide range of undergraduate majors from the Bachelor of Arts.
You can also include minors and elective units in your degree. Learn more about what makes up your degree with Our Courses Explained.
Career opportunities
As a graduate with a Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics and Bachelor of Arts, you'll find yourself well-positioned for the job market. The invaluable critical thinking and analytical skills you've gained in philosophy, politics and economics, paired with lifelong transferable skills, will you give you a competitive edge in the modern workplace.
Graduates may work as:
- Diplomat
- Economic/Political Journalist
- Management Consultant
- Policy Adviser
- Politician
- Public Servant
Fees and scholarships
Domestic student fees
For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”.
Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the handbook to identify the units required. More information on how fees are calculated.
International Students fees
Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.
Find out more about international student tuition fees and visit the fee calculator for the relevant course fees.
Fees are subject to annual indexation.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Admission requirements
To be considered for this course you need to:
- achieve a minimum ATAR of 92 or equivalent
- demonstrate English language competence
- satisfying any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details)
We offer a number of other pathways for you to gain entry into our undergraduate degrees if you do not meet the standard admission requirements. Find out the admissions pathways for School Leavers and Non-School Leavers.