Politics, Philosophy and Economics and Arts - A2013
This double degree combines the deep focus of the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy (PPE) and Economics and the flexibility of the Bachelor of Arts. The PPE is an elite program designed for deep thinkers who want to have a real impact. By studying at the creative intersection between three disciplines Politics and governance, Philosophy and Economic analysis, you’ll learn how to transform big ideas into tangible results.
The Bachelor of Arts is your comprehensive gateway to a wide range of fascinating and rewarding areas of study across the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Designed to give you maximum flexibility and choice, this course opens the doors to deeply enriching experiences, including local and international internships, professional engagements and entrepreneurial opportunities. At end of first year, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Global Immersion Guarantee (GIG), a funded overseas experience to either India, Indonesia, Italy, China or Malaysia.
The BPPE has a unique Industry Advisory Board consisting of all Monash University global alumni from across government and corporate sectors. The Advisory Board brings real-world knowledge, insight and advice to connect theory and learning with what industry needs so our students graduate with career ready skills. Members include Dr Ian MacFarlane AC (6th Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia), Prof Allan Fels AO (inaugural Chair of the ACCC), Dewi Wahab (Indonesian Ambassador to Denmark), Dr Waleed Aly (Broadcaster), and many more.
At a glance
Subject prerequisites
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Course Details
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Start date |
First Semester (February), Second Semester (July) |
Qualification |
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics |
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Majors, extended majors and minors
In this course, you can choose from the following majors, extended majors and minors. Some are only available as minors or only in certain locations, so click through to see the full details.
- Anthropology
- Archaeology and ancient history
- Behavioural studies
- Bioethics
- Chinese studies
- Communications and media studies
- Criminology
- Critical performance studies
- Economics
- European languages
- Film and screen studies
- Gender studies
- Global Asia
- History
- Holocaust and genocide studies
- Human geography
- Human rights
- Indigenous cultures and histories
- Indonesian studies
- International relations
- International studies
- Japanese studies
- Jewish studies
- Journalism
- Korean studies
- Linguistics and English Language
- Literary studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
Please select a specialisation for more details:
Study a Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Want to make a real impact on your world? Hear student, academic and industry experts explain how studying a PPE can help you #CHANGEIT.
Where could this degree take you?
With new cross-disciplinary knowledge and experience, you could work as a:
Global opportunities, industry experience
The course offers a global study tour exposing you to the dynamics of shifting economics and world politics, and includes an Industry Advisory Board guiding the direction and development of the course.
Victorian Parliamentary Internship Program
Gain inside experience like no other working under the supervision of a Member of Parliament. Offered to Politics students, you will have academic credit towards your degree.
Bachelor and Master’s Program
Take advantage of the most extensive bachelor and master’s program offering in Australia. Monash Arts offers you the opportunity to complete both a bachelor’s degree plus a master’s degree in just four years – instead of five.
A Different Lens: The rise of populism
Our academics from the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics are at the forefront of research into the systems that govern our lives.
Career paths with Monash Arts
Bachelor of Arts graduates gain universal skills that are welcome in a wide range of fields:
Prepare for the future with a Bachelor of Arts
With an Arts degree at Monash you will develop practical skills and a global mindset, acquiring the skills to change the world. Follow James and Stevie as they discover a few of the endless opportunities an Arts degree can offer.
Global Immersion Guarantee (GIG)
GIG is an award-winning initiative that will enable you to explore first-hand the relationships between society, technology and the environment. It’s a two-week, funded study trip for all eligible first-year Monash single or double degree students to one of six destinations.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
Qualifications
Equivalent Australian Year 12
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.
Extra Requirements
Students must complete a supplementary form providing information about interests and suitability for the course.
Refer to https://arts.monash.edu/undergraduate-studies/bachelor-of-politics-philosophy-and-economics for more information about the course.
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Part A. Analysis, strategy and leadership
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
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.
Bachelor of Arts
Part A. Arts listed major
This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in one Faculty of Arts listed major area of study. You will learn to critically analyse, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the area of study.
Part B. Arts specified study
This will expose you to several arts disciplines areas of study contributing breadth to your knowledge of the arts, humanities and social sciences. It will also give you the opportunity to learn about several areas of study before finalising your choice of major and minor.
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Future students
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer...
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Please note: The fee information displayed is based on the 2022 rates and should only be used as a guide.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
The average annual student contribution amount is:
A$14,000
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.
Fee assistance
As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:
- pay all of your student contribution upfront, or
- defer payment through the HECS HELP loan scheme.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year.
A$31,500