Bachelor of Policy, Philosophy and Economics

at Bond University

The Bachelor of Policy, Philosophy and Economics comprises 24 subjects, as follows:
 

University core subjects (3)
 

• CORE11-001 Critical Thinking and Communication (CORE 1)

• CORE11-002 Collaboration, Teams and Leadership (CORE 2)

• CORE11-003 Responsibility, Integrity and Civic Discourse (CORE 3)
   

Plus: Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement
 

Required Subjects (16)
 

Students must complete the following (16) subjects:
 

• Introduction to International Relations

• Political Economy

• Australian Public and Foreign Policy

• Public Diplomacy and Social Media

• Introduction to Philosophy

• Understanding East Asian Cultures

• Cultural and Ethical Values

• Political Philosophy: Freedom, Justice and the State

• Accounting for Decision Making

• Principles of Economics

• Contemporary Macroeconomics Issues

• International Trade

• Legal Foundations A

• Legal Foundations B

• Contemporary Issues in Law & Society

• Australian Government and Politics
   

General Electives (5)
 

Choice of five (5) General Electives from the list of available undergraduate subjects from across the University. Students are encouraged to take an Internship as a general elective.

Academic requirements

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
        

Alternative entry pathways

For those applicants who do not currently have the required academic qualifications, there are a number of alternative entry pathways:

• Bond University Tertiary Preparation programs

• Bond University Diploma programs

• Other institutional Tertiary Preparation Programs

• Vocational education and training qualifications (Certificate IV and above)

• Prior higher education experience (at this university or another)

• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

• Professional or para-professional qualifications/experience

• Employment experience verified by a statement of service from the employer stating the position title and length of service and a very brief statement on the tasks undertaken.

The below fees are based on the total estimated program fee divided by the number of standard full-time semesters required to complete the program. Fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester.
 

Semester program fee:

• Students commencing study : $21,040* per semester average
   

Total program fee:

• Students commencing study : $126,240

The Bachelor of Policy, Philosophy and Economics has been designed to prepare students to stand out in future positions in the public sector, including career opportunities in the public service, politics, public policy institutes, advocacy groups and the not-for-profit sector.  
 

Graduates could be by working in international organisations to create a more just, peaceful and prosperous world, or working in the not-for-profit sector to address social problems, in government or for a political party.  
 

In a rapidly changing career landscape, graduates will find exciting opportunities in a range of roles, including some that may not exist yet. Some roles include:   

• Policy Officer 

• Senior Advisor 

• Legal Research Officer 

• Public Policy Officer 

• Public Advocacy Fellow 
  
   

Opportunities include:  

• Working in government to improve the community’s well-being and safety 

• Working in the not-for-profit (NFP) sector to address social problems

• Working in international organisations to create a more just, peaceful and prosperous world, or 

• Working for a political party to advance the causes related to justice, freedom, environmental security and community welfare