Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics

at University of New South Wales

The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics consists of 24 courses and can be completed in three-years full-time.
 

The program includes:
 

• 16 Core PPE courses

• 6 Prescribed electives

• 2 Free electives
   

  Each university year at UNSW has three terms and an optional summer study period.
   

  Some courses need to be studied in your first and second year, so you’re prepared for courses that can only be studied in later years. You can study full-time or part-time. Depending on how you plan your study load, you can fit two or three courses into a term and one course in a summer term.
   

  Below is an example of what you could study in a standard three-year, full-time study plan in the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy & Economics.
   

  First year
   

• 8 Core PPE courses
   

Second year
 

• 7 Core PPE courses

• 1 Prescribed PPE elective

Third year

• 3 Core PPE courses

• 3 Prescribed PPE electives

• 2 Free electives

Applicants will be assessed on a combination of higher school academic results, portfolio submission and an interview.

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
 

• English language tests and university English courses

• Prior study in the medium of English

• Other qualifications
   

UNSW Global offers courses and programs designed to help you reach the English language level required for entry into your chosen degree. Different options are available depending on your current English language level. 

IELTS 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

TOEFL 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)

2022 Indicative First Year Fee

$41,860*
 

2022 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree

$128,045*

• Government agencies (including foreign affairs)
• Political parties and lobby groups
• Public service
• NGOs
• Social activist organisations