Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics

at Australian National University

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics requires the completion of 144 units, of which:

A maximum of 60 units can come from the completion of 1000 level courses.

A minimum of 84 units must come from the completion of 2000 and 3000 level courses.

The 144 units must include:

48 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:
 

• ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 (6 units)

• ECON2101 Microeconomics 2 (6 units)

• ECON3056 PPE Integration 3: Classic Literature in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (6 units)

• PHIL1005 Logic and Critical Thinking (6 units)

• PHIL2116 PPE Integration 2 (6 units)

• POLS1002 Introduction to Politics (6 units)

• POLS1008 PPE Integration 1 (6 units)

• POLS1009 Research and Writing in Political Science (6 units)

6 units from completion of one of the following courses:
 

• PHIL1004 Fundamental Ideas in Philosophy: An Introduction (6 units)

• PHIL1008 Introduction to Ethics (6 units)

6 units from completion of one of the following courses:
 

• ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 (6 units)

• ECON1100 Economics I (H) (6 units)

12 units from the completion of any 2000 or 3000 level POLS course of which at least 6 units must come from one of the courses on the following list:
 

• POLS2043 Pressure Groups and Political Lobbying (6 units)

• POLS2044 Contemporary Political Analysis (6 units)

• POLS2094 Issues in International Political Economy (6 units)

• POLS2111 Elections, Political Behaviour and Public Opinion in Australia (6 units)

• POLS2114 Australian Political Institutions (6 units)

• POLS2125 Game Theory and Social Sciences (6 units)

• POLS2130 Public Choice and Politics (6 units)

• POLS3029 Sharing Power: Federalism in Comparative Perspective (6 units)

• POLS3039 Political Leadership and Executive Government (6 units)

12 units from the completion of any 2000 or 3000 level PHIL course of which at least 6 units must come from one of the courses on the following list:
 

• PHIL2020 Theories of Social Justice (6 units)

• PHIL2057 Philosophy of Science (6 units)

• PHIL2122 Philosophy and Public Policy (6 units)

• PHIL2125 Rationality and Social Cooperation (6 units)

• PHIL2126 Science in Society: Ethics, Public Policy and Scientific Practice (6 units)

• PHIL2290 Philosophy, AI and Society (6 units)

• PHIL3073 Advanced Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy (6 units)

• PHIL3075 The Philosophy of Gender: Knowledge, Power, Bodies (6 units)

6 units from the completion of any 2000 or 3000 level ECON course.

6 units from the completion of any 2000 and 3000-level courses from the following subject areas and courses:
 

• ECON Economics

• PHIL Philosophy

• POLS Political Science

• ANIP3003 Australian National Internships Program A (6 units)

• 48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

International applicants

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements. Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.

Diversity factors & English language proficiency  

As Australia's national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

Annual indicative fee for international students

$46,176