A2010 · Monash University · UG specialist
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Faculty of Arts
- Minimum ATAR
- 70
- Full time
- 3 years
- Part time
- 6 years
- Credit points
- 144
- Campus
- Clayton
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (BPPE) is an innovative degree that equips you with the intellectual and practical skills necessary to comprehend and navigate the changing world in the 21st century. You will finish your BPPE having mastered the main ideas shaping an understanding of the social world. You will move beyond existing frameworks by studying at the creative intersections between politics, philosophy and economics. This interdisciplinary grounding will culminate in practical, skills-based applications of the conceptual tools provided by the BPPE to ensure you are ready for the challenges and possibilities of the century ahead.
You will also have the opportunity to enrich your degree by honing your academic and professional skills through a range of flagship rich educational experiences (FREE). For more information on eligibility please see FREE.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- ATS1050Big ideas in politics, philosophy and economicsThis dedicated unit will introduce PPE students to the big ideas that have shaped the contemporary world and the ambitious ideas that seek to alter it. This unit will introduce students to major ideas in Politics, Philosophy and Economics i…
- ATS1053Strategic reasoning in politics, philosophy and economicsIn this unit you will be introduced to strategic reasoning and game theory as tools for understanding social, political, and economic interactions. You will learn to analyse situations where your outcomes depend not just on your own choices…
- ECC1000Principles of microeconomicsThis unit introduces the core principles of microeconomics and how they explain decision-making by individuals, firms and governments. You will learn key tools such as supply, demand and market equilibrium, and apply them to everyday econom…
- ECC1100Principles of macroeconomicsThis unit introduces you to macroeconomics, from the leading schools of thought and the microeconomic underpinnings to policy analysis. You will develop a broad understanding of the various indicators of macroeconomic performance of a count…
- ECX1200MacroeconomicsThis unit uses aggregate demand and supply analysis as a tool for identifying and explaining the business cycle, output growth employment, inflation and the current account deficit. The investigation will illustrate the impact of the macroe…
- ATS1057Introduction to Philosophy: The meaning of lifeThis unit is an introduction to moral philosophy. You will explore the meaningfulness of human life. We will examine questions such as: What makes life meaningful? Even if there is no big meaning of life, can we locate meaning in our purpos…
- ATS1835Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge, freedom and the selfThis unit provides an introduction to philosophical reflection on a range of issues relating to human nature. What do we know? Do we have free will? What is language? What is the nature of the self? Not only will you be introduced to a rang…
- ATS1071Introduction to politicsIn this unit you will be introduced to the essential ideas in the study of politics by applying them to cases and controversies central to public debate and policymaking in a rapidly changing world. The unit will provide you with an underst…
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Course structure
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Rules for completing this course
The course comprises 144 credit points, of which 96 credit points are politics, philosophy and economics studies and 48 credit points are free electives. To satisfy the requirements of the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics you must complete 144 credit points as specified in the course requirements, including: - a maximum of 60 credit points at Level 1; and - a minimum of 36 credit points at Level 3. Note 1. Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated. Note 2. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code.
Part A. Core studies
24 cpYou must complete 24 credit points from the following list of units. Note: You can only complete one of ATS3253 or ATS3181.
Part B. Foundation studies
36 cpYou must complete the following Level 1 foundation units that represent the introductory units (Level 1 sequences) for each specialisation of this course. Note: The foundation units from this section will be credited to your chosen specialisation in Part C.
Economic analysis - Foundation studies
12 cpNote: You must complete either ECC1100 or ECX1200 (intensive mode).
Philosophy - Foundation studies
12 cpPolitics and Governance - Foundation studies
12 cpPart C. Specialist studies
36 cpYou must complete the units (36 credit points) in your chosen specialisation. Note: It is recommended that you complete Level 1 unit sequences first as these lay the foundations for Level 2 and Level 3 specialisation units.
- SpecialisationEconomic analysis18 units36 cp
- SpecialisationPhilosophy21 units36 cp
- SpecialisationPolitics and governance30 units36 cp
Part D. Free elective studies
48 cpYou must complete 48 credit points of free elective study. Units not completed in Part C are recommended as they enable you to further your discipline knowledge more broadly. Free elective units may be chosen from the faculty or across the University as long as you have the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on admission to the units. The units may be at any level ensuring that the course rules are satisfied for the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics. You can enrich your degree by using some of your free electives to take a study tour, field trip or exchange opportunity. You can also use this space to hone your academic and professional skills with an internship or a range of practical units. See Arts enrichment and Monash Intercultural Lab list of units to discover the breadth of options available. If you are in a double degree course, some units required for the other degree are credited as electives towards the politics, philosophy and economics degree. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3. You may need permission from the owning faculty to enrol in some units taught by other faculties.