Undergraduate
Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The University of Western Australia's Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree. All important social issues - climate change, health care, inequality, political participation, criminal justice and much more - have philosophical, political and economic dimensions. Our Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics is a challenging and rigorous course of study that equips you with the skills to engage with these issues from a uniquely interdisciplinary perspective. You'll gain a solid foundation in all three disciplines, exploring how each one can enhance your understanding of the others. You'll also learn about the shared history of philosophy, politics, and economics, while building the critical thinking and analytical skills essential for success in the workplace. Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Level 1: ECON1101 Microeconomics: Prices and Markets
- ECON1102Macroeconomics: Money and Finance
- POLS1101Understanding Politics and Policy
- PPHE1001Liberty
- Equality
- and the Market Level 2: ECON2233 Microeconomics 2
- PHIL2001Bioethics
- POLS2220Foundations of Global Political Economy
- PPHE2211History of Political Ideas
- HUMR2001Global and Environmental Justice
- PHIL2002Logic: How to Defeat Your Foes with Reasoning
- PHIL2005Exploring the Nature of Science
- PHIL2007Knowledge and the Justification of Belief
- POLS2201Foundations of Public Policy
- POLS2202Foundations of Comparative Politics
- ECON2105Rise of the Global Economy
- ECON2234Macroeconomics: Policy and Applications Level 3: PHIL3003 Moral Theory
- PPHE3001Rational Choice Theory
- PPHE3327Contemporary Political Theory
- ECON3220Development Economics
- ECON3235International Trade
- ECON3302Applied Microeconomics
- ECON3303Applied Macroeconomics
- ECON3310History of Economic Ideas
- ECON3395Economic Policy
- ASIA3005Autocracy and Democracy in Asia
- HUMR3001Human Rights: Research and Practice
- IREL3002The Politics of Human Rights
- PARL3399WA Parliamentary Research Program
- POLS3204The Politics of Gender
- POLS3231Politics of the Mass Media
- POLS3302Politics in South Asia and the Middle East
- POLS3304Policy and Diplomacy in Practice
- POLS3308Greater China: Politics and International Relations
- POLS3335Social Movements and the Politics of Change
- POLS3342Global Environmental Politics
- ECON3301Game Theory and Strategic Thinking
- PHIL3008Rationality and Society
Admissions
6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have - (a) achieved an ATAR of at least 90, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; or (b) an assured pathway offer; or (c) a place in a relevant UWA access program.
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