Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Think strategically and make change with the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics.

This elite program is designed for deep thinkers who want to have a real impact.

By studying at the creative intersection between three disciplines, you’ll learn how to transform big ideas into tangible results.As you engage with researchers and global leaders, you’ll hone the industry relevant abilities needed to thrive in a world defined by constant technological, environmental, political and population change.

By learning how to apply abstract knowledge to pressing problems, you’ll graduate as an informed thinker with practical experience.

The course develops through two themes, which will provide you with interdisciplinary approaches to addressing the key challenges facing the global community and in-depth expertise in your specialised area of study to enable you to effect change and develop the necessary knowledge and skills to be innovative leaders in responding to political, philosophical and economic challenges.

Part A. Analysis, strategy and leadership (24 points)

You will develop a foundational understanding of politics, philosophy and economics as a complex phenomenon, its social, economic and political impact, and the advantages and limitations associated with different strategies to address it and the perspectives you need to make a real impact.

Part B. Politics, philosophy and economics (PPE) specialist knowledge (72 points)

These units will provide in-depth knowledge of the specific facet of PPE that comprises your specialisation, providing you with the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge needed to critically analyse, communicate and apply your disciplinary knowledge.

Part C. Free elective study

Free elective units in all specialisations enable students to further their knowledge of their specialisation, or of politics, philosophy and economics more broadly.

Qualifications

Equivalent Australian Year 12

Bachelor/Masters degreesHigh achieving students can progress into the Master-level units at the completion of 96 credit points (end of 2nd year full time).

Recent secondary education

ATAR requirements

ATAR

RC

Note Range of criteria

80

Note Monash guarantee for 2021 entry RC

79.05

Note Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made RC ATAR explained Monash is committed to admissions transparency. View the ATAR and student profiles for this course.

Subject prerequisites

All applicants must satisfy the following prerequisites or their equivalents.

Australian VCE subjects

English

Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL

Maths

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 22 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or at least 25 in Maths: Further Mathematics.

Sciences/Other

N/A

IB subjects

English

At least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL

Maths

At least 4 in Mathematics SL or 3 in Mathematics HL or 3 in Further Mathematics HL or 4 in Math Studies SL

Sciences/Other

N/A

VET Study

VET Diploma graduates: To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a Humanities or Social Science based diploma will require an average result of at least 70%. Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed a Humanities or Social Science based diploma will require an average result of at least 80%. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites。

Entire academic record: This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Higher education

University: To be considered on the basis of tertiary study alone, applicants who have completed VCE or equivalent will be required to complete the equivalent of one year (48 credit points) of a recognised university degree and will require an average result of at least 70% (including failed units). For applicants who have completed less than the equivalent of one year of study, both the senior secondary qualification results and the units completed will be considered.

For applicants who do not have any formal qualifications, completion of two single units at an Australian higher education or equivalent overseas educational institution satisfy minimum entry requirements, but four units are recommended to be competitive for selection, especially in Humanities or Social Science areas. Applicants should have at least a 70% average in their studies (including failed units). Studies must have been completed within five years of intended commencement.

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites.

Entire academic record: This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Work and life experience

Multiple pathways to this course

Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course.

Applicants with no formal secondary or tertiary qualifications are not eligible to apply for this course. This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

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Additionally, we recognise that some applicants may have experienced difficulties that have disadvantaged them when applying for university. We offer a range of special admissions schemes that may help you gain entry to your chosen course, including pathways for Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. .More about special admissions schemes...

Alternative qualifications and prerequisites

For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will:

1.

identify and critically discuss the key theoretical frameworks and methods of investigation in the academic disciplines of Politics, Philosophy and Economics

2.

recognise and analyse the interactions between the disciplines of Politics, Philosophy and Economics, and where their key theories and methods converge to affect policy and decision-making

3.

apply the theories of Politics, Philosophy and Economics to formulate and communicate creative and innovative solutions to practical questions and problems in a range of formats, and for various audiences and communities

4.

communicate arguments through the use of rigorous critical and analytical skills

5.

engage in scholarship or professional practice collaboratively and ethically

6.

demonstrate competencies required for responsible global citizenship