Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours) (BPPE(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2018
Duration
4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2018
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2018)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2412
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
How to applyDuration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2018
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2018)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2412
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics B or C. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 092442A
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)?
This 4 year program offers an integrated, cross-disciplinary perspective that combines broad and rigorous training in the foundations of politics, philosophy and economics. Students will study insights from all three disciplines and will explore current and future global challenges. This program will equip graduates with versatile skills to address complex and challenging issues drawing on an historical, social, political and economic knowledge base.
From year 2, students may choose to specialise in one discipline, earning a major in politics, philosophy or economics.
Students applying to change program and/or applying for credit on the basis of previous studies should seek advice from the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (bel@uq.edu.au). Please note that due to the pre-requisite requirements for compulsory courses, it may take longer than anticipated for students with credit to complete the program requirements.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours).
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)
Honours
Honours will be awarded to all graduates of this program.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics B or C.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics B or C.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 092442A
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)
Careers
International consulting, consumer affairs, diplomatic and trade services, economic and social analyst, foreign affairs, international finance, investment and trade, broadcasting, policy-maker, political adviser in international affairs, public affairs, public relations, academia, government agencies and ministries.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Computer Society
- Australian Human Resources Institute
- Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance
- Australian Institute of Management
- Australian Marketing Institute
- Economic Society of Australia
- Market Research Society of Australia
- Securities Institute of Australia
Program rules for the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)
To complete the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain 64 units from the BPPE(Hons) course list comprising -
(a) Either 10 units or 14 units from Part A; and
(b) 36 units from Part B; and
(c) Either -
- Students who wish to complete a major:
- 12 units from one major in Part C; and
- Either -
- If 10 units taken from Part A: 6 units from Part D, of which at least 2 units must be at level 3 and at most 2 units may be at level 1; or
- If 14 units taken from Part A: 2 units from Part D.
- Students who do not wish to complete a major:
- Either -
- If 10 units taken from Part A: 18 units from Part D, of which at least 8 units must be at level 3 and at most 2 units may be at level 1; or
- If 14 units taken from Part A: 14 units from Part D, of which at least 4 units must be at level 3 and at most 2 units may be at level 1.
- Either -
Refer to the BPPE(Hons) rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
