| Course title | Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics |
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| Faculty | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
| Study level | Undergraduate coursework |
| Credit points | 144 |
| CRICOS code | 115420B |
The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (BPPE) offers a unique blend of disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary breadth, equipping you with analytical, ethical, communicative, and leadership skills essential for careers in public service, politics, finance, business, consultancy, media, advocacy, academia, and more.
The degree focuses on four disciplines: Politics, Philosophy, Political Economy, and Economics. You will select one as your major and one as your minor, while also taking units of study in the two remaining disciplines. In addition, the BPPE includes three core units of study and a capstone (BPPE3999) which are exclusive to the degree.
The program aims to provide rigorous training across all four disciplines, while fostering crucial career skills. You will develop strong critical thinking and data literacy, learn how to synthesize information and marshal evidence, and become adept at clear speaking and persuasive writing. The degree also emphasizes ethical decision-making, with focused training in moral philosophy.
A key feature of the program is the strong sense of community and cohort experience. You will engage closely with fellow students, working together through shared core units.
For detailed information on degree rules and requirements, please refer to the course resolutions.
Subject areas available in this course are listed under Subject areas (Table A).
For guidance on degree planning, please refer to the enrolment pattern.
Completion of the BPPE requires:
BPPE students are exempt from taking OLEs, FASS1000, and FASS3999.
Note that study abroad is only possible during Semester 1 of the second year.
A major consists of 48 credit points of structured study in a single subject area. A minor consists of 36 credit points of structured study in a single subject area.
BPPE students are required to complete one major and one minor from:
BPPE students must complete BPPE3999 for their major in place of FASS3999.
The Dalyell stream is a targeted stream for high achievers. Students who participate in the Dalyell stream are known as ‘Dalyell Scholars’ and have access to a range of curricular and extra-curricular activities.
Dalyell Scholars are required to complete a minimum of 12 credit points of Dalyell stream units of study as specified in Table D.
Students enrolled in the BPPE can complete elective units of study from the subject areas listed in Table A (Arts and Social Sciences) and Table S (shared pool).
Note, however, that the BPPE leaves very little room for elective units, particularly if students are enrolled in the Dalyell stream.
Honours is an additional year of full-time undergraduate study following completion of the BPPE. It provides high-achieving students an opportunity to develop research skills in the discipline of their major* by undertaking advanced-level coursework and conducting a supervised but independent research project. The honours year adds greater depth to the BPPE and is a pathway to higher degree by research (e.g., PhD) studies.
Further information can be found on the BPPE (Honours) page.
* students intending to undertake Honours in Economics are required to complete the Advanced Economics program, which includes 24 credit points of study in addition to the Economics major
| Contact | School of Social and Political Sciences ssps.enquiries@sydney.edu.au |
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