Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
La Trobe University - Melbourne
Overview
La Trobe’s Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics gives you a multi-disciplinary perspective on the political and economic systems that shape the world
Explore how governments manage their economies to achieve important social objectives and learn how the economy works in a world of globalised and interdependent markets. Take subjects in philosophy to refine your critical thinking and logical reasoning skills.
Personalise your degree to your passions. Choose from five majors, including political economy, politics, economics, political philosophy or philosophy to build specialist knowledge. Gain practical experience through a work-based learning placement in your third year to graduate ready to tackle real-world problems.
La Trobe University’s Diploma of Arts provides a pathway option to this course.
Prerequisites
One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).
Majors
Areas of study
Economics, philosophy, political economy, political philosophy, politics.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Employment in the government, private, and non-profit sectors both in Australia and overseas. Possible roles include: think-tank analyst, political communications adviser, public servant, development sector manager, government relations manager, activist.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 86.55 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 66.35 | 79.4 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 53.45 | 65.35 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the La Trobe University website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
La Trobe University
Campus
Melbourne
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Commerce
Indicative ATAR
53.45
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: 6 years
Course Link
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