Degree Structure: Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Program code: BPPEC
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 102 units for Core courses, and
- 6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 36 units for Electives
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
Enrolment information
Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.
Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 102 units for Core courses, and
- 6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 36 units for Electives
Complete 102 units comprising:
- 18 units from Common core, and
- 72 units for all Program core, and
- 12 units from Program core - selective
Common core description
Common core courses are interdisciplinary courses that build key graduate capabilities.
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
An Ethically Rich Life
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Course code
COREX001
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Units
6
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Course name
Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone
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Course code
COREX002
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Units
6
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Course name
Igniting Change: Ideas to Action
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Course code
COREX003
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Units
6
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Course name
Transforming Learning through First Nations Knowledges
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Course code
COREX004
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Units
6
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Course name
Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry
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Course code
COREX005
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Units
6
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Course name
Building Belonging: Navigating Cultural Complexities
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Course code
COREX006
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Principles of Economics
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Course code
ECON1000
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Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Mathematical Economics
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Course code
ECON1002
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Units
6
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Course name
Data Analytics
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Course code
ECON1012
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Units
6
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Course name
Intermediate Macroeconomics
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Course code
ECON2000
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Units
6
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Course name
Intermediate Applied Microeconomics
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Course code
ECON2003
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Units
6
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Course name
Philosophy: Big Questions
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Course code
PHIL1001
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Units
6
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Course name
Ethical Theories: Their Foundations and Practical Applications
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Course code
PHIL2016
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Units
6
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Course name
Principles of Social Policy
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Course code
POLI2003
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Units
6
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Course name
Choices, Models, and Morals
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Course code
POLI3010
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Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Politics
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Course code
POLI4000
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Units
6
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Course name
The Anatomy of Social Problems: Social Critique and Policy
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Course code
SOCI1006
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Units
6
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Course name
Passions and Interests: The History of Greed
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Course code
SOCI2001
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Philosophy: Key Thinkers
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Course code
PHIL1002
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Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Australian Politics
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Course code
POLI1000
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Units
6
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Course name
Economic Policy Analysis
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Course code
ECON3800
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Units
6
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Course name
Professional Pathways and Destinations 2
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Course code
SOCI2019
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Units
6
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Work Integrated Learning description
WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.
Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Internship: Society and Culture
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Course code
SOCI3903
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Units
6
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Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 36 units comprising:
- 6 units for all University-wide electives, and
- 30 units from Program electives
A full list of university-wide elective options can be accessed below.
University-wide elective options| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Mathematical Economics
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Course code
ECON1003
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Units
6
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Course name
Australia in the Global Economy
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Course code
ECON1004
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Units
6
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Course name
International Financial Institutions and Markets
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Course code
ECON1005
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Units
6
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Course name
Using Big Data for Economic and Social Problems
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Course code
ECON1006
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Units
6
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Course name
Public Economics
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Course code
ECON1007
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Units
6
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Course name
Behavioural Economics
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Course code
ECON1013
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Units
6
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Course name
Global Economic History
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Course code
ECON2001
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Units
6
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Course name
Financial Economics
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Course code
ECON2004
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Units
6
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Course name
International Trade and Investment Policy
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Course code
ECON2011
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Units
6
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Course name
Resource and Environmental Economics
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Course code
ECON3000
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Units
6
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Course name
Labour Economics
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Course code
ECON3001
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Units
6
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Course name
Applied Econometrics
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Course code
ECON3002
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Units
6
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Course name
Impact Evaluation Methods for Economic Policy
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Course code
ECON3003
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Units
6
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Course name
Rethinking Capitalism
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Course code
ECON3004
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Units
6
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Course name
Economic Growth and Development
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Course code
ECON3005
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Units
6
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Course name
Game Theory
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Course code
ECON3009
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Units
6
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Course name
International Money and Finance
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Course code
ECON3010
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Units
6
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Course name
Monetary Economics
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Course code
ECON3011
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Units
6
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Course name
Economics of International Trade
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Course code
ECON3012
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Units
6
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Course name
Policy and Practice in Australian Politics
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Course code
POLI2000
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Units
6
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Course name
Australian Electoral Democracy
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Course code
POLI3000
|
Units
6
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Course name
Cyberpolitics
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Course code
POLI3001
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Units
6
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Course name
Environment and Citizenship
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Course code
POLI3002
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Units
6
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Your program team
APrf Antony Eagle
Program Director
College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
School of Humanities
