Duration

4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Commencing 2019

Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2019)

Program level

Undergraduate

Units

64

Faculty

Business, Economics & Law

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours).

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 apply

Enquiries for Australian students

Administrative Officer

Email: bel@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 7111

Web:

Duration

4 Years full-time

Commencing 2019

Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2019)

Program level

Undergraduate

Units

64

Faculty

Business, Economics & Law

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours).

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

TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.

Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

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.

Apply Online

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Web:

Enquire online

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 who choose not to take a major will instead choose elective courses from all three disciplines.

All students must choose to take either the 6 unit thesis course (PPES4202) or the 2 unit team project course (PPES4201). Note - entry to PPES4202 is restricted to students who have a GPA of 6.25 over their first 24 units of study in the program. Further, students are responsible for finding their own thesis supervisor.

All students will graduate with Honours regardless of the pathway they choose to take.

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

See the Study at UQ website for admissions information

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Click here for application procedures for Australian students.

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

TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.

Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Apply Online

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
  • Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance
  • Economic Society 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 req'd to obtain 64 units from the BPPE(Hons) course list comprising -

(a) Either 10 or 14 units from Part A; and

(b) 30 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, with at least 2 units at level 3; 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, with at least 6 units at level 3; or
      • If 14 units taken from Part A: 14 units from Part D, with at least 2 units at level 3; and


(d) 6 units of general electives

For Part D courses & general electives combined, a student must complete no more than 4 units at level 1.

Refer to BPPE(Hons) rules for further info.

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.