Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation - Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
University of Wollongong
About
The Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation combined with the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics is an exciting and unique double degree combination.
Students will embark on a unique philosophical adventure through which you will engage with a carefully curated selection of some of the greatest intellectual and artistic masterpieces ever produced.
Students will learn to analyse and appreciate complex philosophical, economic and political issues that matter to the contemporary world.
Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation – Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, a candidate must successfully complete at least 240 credit points, comprised of: 1. Core subjects for the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation (96 credit points); 2. One minor study for the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation chosen from the general schedule (24 credit points); 3. The core subjects for the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics as outlined below (84 credit points); 4. Subjects to complete at least one of the three majors for the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (30 credit points); 5. One 6 credit point elective subject.
Year 1 Core
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL107 | Introduction to Philosophy | 6 |
| WCIV101 | The Great Conversation | 6 |
| WCIV102 | Classics of Ancient Greece | 6 |
| WCIV103 | Wisdom, Truth and Reason | 6 |
| ECON102 | Economics and Society | 6 |
| WCIV104 | Aesthetics: Masterpieces of Western Art and Architecture | 6 |
| WCIV105 | Classics of the Roman Republic and Empire | 6 |
| WCIV106 | The Good Life and the Virtues | 6 |
Year 2 Core
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ECON100 | Economic Essentials for Business | 6 |
| WCIV201 | Classics of the Middle Ages and Early Renaissance | 6 |
| WCIV202 | Early Modern Philosophy: Rationalism versus Empiricism | 6 |
| WCIV203 | Philosophy of Religion: Reason, Faith and Revelation | 6 |
| PHIL218 | Ethics: Good, Bad and Evil | 6 |
| WCIV204 | Literature of the Late Renaissance | 6 |
| WCIV205 | The Rise of Western Science | 6 |
| WCIV206 | Classics of the Enlightenment and the Age of Revolutions | 6 |
Year 3 Core
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| POL 150 | Government, Power and Political Systems | 6 |
| PHIL219 | Knowledge, Science and Understanding | 6 |
| WCIV301 | Thought and Reality: Idealism versus Realism | 6 |
| WCIV302 | Classics of the Modern Era | 6 |
| POL 221 | Australian Politics | 6 |
| WCIV304 | The Self in Western Thought and Art | 6 |
Plus 12 credit point from chose major and/or minor
Year 4 Core
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| POL 201 | Key Concepts and Thinkers in Political Theory | 6 |
| PHIL319 | Political Philosophy: Justice, Equality and Rights | 6 |
| POL 304 | Power and the State | 6 |
Plus a minimum of ONE of the following:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ECON205 | Macroeconomic Theory and Policy | 6 |
| ECON215 | Microeconomic Theory and Policy | 6 |
Plus 24 credit points from chosen major and/or minor
Year 5 Core
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ECON305 | Economic Policy | 6 |
| WCIV303 | Philosophy of Democracy: Britain, America, Australia (Capstone subject) | 6 |
| PPE 300 | Critical Issues in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Capstone subject) | 12 |
Plus 18 credit points from chosen major and/or minor
Plus ONE 6 credit point elective
Students studying this degree will choose one 30 credit point major chosen from the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, and one 24 credit point minor chosen from the General Schedule of Minors.
Entry requirements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Learning outcomes
A number of the course learning outcomes in each of these degrees complement and consolidate outcomes in the partner degree. Applied across two discipline areas, the outcomes are achieved at a broader and more comprehensive level
Institution
