Bachelor of Philosophy Politics and Economics/Bachelor of Arts
University of Western Australia - Crawley
Overview
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.
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 will graduate with two qualifications, having cut two years off the time it takes you to study two degrees. If you decide either degree isn't right for you, you can exit one and complete the other.
What will I learn?
UWA’s 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 career-ready 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.
Majors
You will combine:
Extended major from the Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics:
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Extended Major)
With a wide range of 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.
Potential Career Outcomes
Students graduating with a Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics and Bachelor of Arts are well placed for the job market. Their invaluable critical thinking and analytical skills in philosophy, politics and economics paired with lifelong, transferable skills will provide them the competitive edge in the modern workplace.
- Potential jobs
- Diplomat
- Economic/political journalist
- Management consultant
- Policy adviser
- Politician
- Public servant
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available as this is a new course.
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Western Australia website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Western Australia
Campus
Crawley
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Commerce
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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