Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics

All important social issues — climate change, healthcare, inequality, political participation, criminal justice, and much more besides — have philosophical, political, and economic dimensions. UWA's 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.

Why study this degree at UWA:

• UWA is the only university in Western Australia to offer a Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
• Students study all three disciplines with leading experts in their respective fields, in particular academics whose research straddles the three disciplines
• The program includes specially designed interdisciplinary units of study, where students will bring the tools of all three disciplines to bear upon pressing social, political and economic questions.

You'll learn to

• address problems that have political, philosophical, and economic dimensions (e.g. inequality, criminal justice, climate change), learning to think about complex social issues in an interdisciplinary manner
• study how insights from each of the three disciplines bear upon issues in the others
• apply invaluable critical-thinking and analytical skills, and see how they can be deployed in a variety of contexts

Career opportunities: Diplomat, economic/political journalist, policy analyst

Get career-ready with a UWA degree

At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. Find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals.