Bachelor of Philosophy Politics and Economics/Bachelor of Commerce
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 Commerce. 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 Commerce 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 a thorough grounding and interdisciplinary view of philosophy, politics and economics along with strong business and commercial skills. 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 Commerce where you will develop your analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, providing you with a global perspective on business and preparing you to pursue a career within the business, government or not-for-profit sectors.
Prerequisites
Majors
You will combine the following major from the Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics:
With one of the following Bachelor of Commerce majors:
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 Commerce are well placed for the job market. Their comprehensive critical analysis and interdisciplinary skills in philosophy, politics and economics and their ability to apply these in a corporate environment will open pathways to a large variety of carers in business, government and not-for-profit sectors.
Potential jobs
- Diplomat
- Economic/political journalist
- Management consultants
- Managing director
- Policy adviser
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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