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Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics

This degree brings three disciplines together to explain how societies make decisions.

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How long it takes
3 to 4 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 47.05
Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2026
How you can study
Online or on campus
Taught by
7 providers
4 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in how governments and economies work
  • curiosity about ideas and how people argue
  • comfort reading and writing about complex issues
  • a willingness to question your own opinions

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where you can study this course

There are 7 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics.

  • Political systems and power
  • Ethics and philosophy
  • Economic principles
  • Policy analysis
  • Research and argument

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

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