Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Dean's Scholar)

If you are a high-achieving and motivated student, the Dean's Scholar program will give you an enriched educational experience.

The program includes a member of academic staff to assist you on matters concerned with your degree, as well as an annual text book or resource allowance, and designated study space.

You will produce a major self-directed research project as a capstone to your degree in the final year of study.The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics provides rigorous training in three interconnected areas that shape the world around us.

You will learn to understand the complex interactions between economic and political factors that affect policy and decision-making in contexts ranging from local communities to international organisations.

You will develop skills in political understanding, critical thinking, and economic analysis that are essential for careers in politics and government, entrepreneurship, international development, public service, and many other areas.

To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Dean's Scholar), a candidate must successfully complete at least 144 credit points, comprised of:

1. The core requirements of the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (84 credit points);
2. At least one of the three majors for the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (30 credit points);
3. PPE 302 - Dean's Scholars Politics, Phil and Econ Applied Research Project (12 credit points)
4. Electives to bring the total number of credit points completed to 144.

Note: In addition to PPE 302 Dean’s Scholars Politics, Philosophy and Economics Applied Research Project, meetings and events will be held throughout the degree to provide students with opportunities to meet with practitioners of the three disciplines and to build their skills and knowledge in the disciplines.

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO Description 1 Identify and evaluate key methods and concepts in the academic disciplines of Politics, Philosophy and Economics 2 Demonstrate knowledge of the relationships between the disciplines of Politics, Philosophy and Economics and the points at which their key methods and concepts diverge 3 Apply the theories of each discipline to analysis of practical questions and problems 4 Communicate ideas and arguments related to Politics, Philosophy and Economics with diverse audiences and communities 5 Understand, interpret and apply qualitative and quantitative social science research methods in the investigation of political, philosophical and economics issues 6 Independently plan and execute a research or professional based project that demonstrates an understanding and critical analysis of the three disciplines of Politics, Philosophy and Economics