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Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Why study Politics, Philosophy and Economics?

We are the first university in Australia to offer this prestigious degree for tomorrow’s decision-makers and opinion shapers. Political, philosophical and economic dimensions are critical to every issue in contemporary society. You will develop a broad knowledge base to resolve practical policy problems using research and evidence-based solutions. Content includes policy-focused economics seminars and a range of subjects that integrate philosophical, political and economic aspects of public policy issues. There is considerable flexibility to tailor the degree to suit your interests. Study core and elective subjects from economics, philosophy and politics in your first year. In second and third years, study across the three disciplines or specialise in two. Accelerated entry is available to strong applicants.

Career opportunities

Graduates are prepared for analytical and decision-making positions in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Roles may include economic and social analyst, economist, journalist and political adviser.

Courses

Local students

Politics, Philosophy and Economics courses (Mid year entry)
Offer year	Course title	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts
2012	Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics	Melbourne	3 years full-time or part-time equivalent	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics continued… Course description The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) is aimed at students iwho aspire to become tomorrow's decision-makers and opinion-shapers. Its guiding premise is a recognition that economic, political and philosophical dimensions lie at the heart of every issue that informs life and work in contemporary society. Prerequisite VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in English (any) and at least 25 in Mathematics (any) or equivalent. Applicants with comparable qualifications are considered. Extra requirements Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Non-Year 12 applicants must provide a portfolio of written work and other relevant materials demonstrating their capacity to undertake the degree. Selection ATAR 71.75 (2012) Non-Year 12 selection may involve: ENTER/ATAR, Pi form, portfolio, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice. A limited number of applicants may also be considered under SEAS criteria. Applicants with an ATAR above 90 and a study score in VCE Mathematics (any) of at least 30 may be granted accelerated entry. Middle band Consideration is given to performance in prerequisite studies and to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria. Fee type Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) How to apply Apply through VTAC/UAC for first-semester entry, or to the University for Mid-Year Entry (visit www.latrobe.edu.au/study/apply/midyear). Full course details Politics, Philosophy and EconomicsMelbourne
2013	Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics	Melbourne	3 years full-time or part-time equivalent	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics continued… Course description La Trobe University was the first Australian university to offer this course in 2011. Students with an aim of becoming tomorrow's decision makers and opinion shapers will be drawn to this popular interdisciplinary degree. The premise that guides La Trobe University's PPE degree is the recognition that economic, political and philosophical dimensions lie at the heart of every issue that informs life and work in contemporary society. Prerequisite Admission requirements are VCE Units 3 & 4 with a study score of 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in English (any) and 25 in mathematics (any). Applicants with comparable qualifications will be considered. A limited number of students may also be considered under Special Entry Schemes. Students may be granted accelerated entry into the PPE program if they have an ATAR score of better than 90 and a study score in VCE mathematics (any) of at least 30. Extra requirements Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Non-Year 12 applicants must provide a portfolio of written work and other relevant materials demonstrating their capacity to undertake the degree. Selection ATAR 71.75 (2012) Non-Year 12 selection may involve: ENTER/ATAR, Pi form, portfolio, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice. Middle band Consideration is given to performance in prerequisite studies and to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria. Fee type Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) How to apply Apply through VTAC for first-semester entry, or to the University for Mid-Year Entry (visit www.latrobe.edu.au/study/apply/midyear). Full course details Politics, Philosophy and EconomicsMelbourne

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International students

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Politics, Philosophy and Economics international courses
Offer year	Course title (CRICOS)	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts	Annual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2011	Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (071901G)	Melbourne	3 years	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)	$19 470
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics continued… Year 2011 Course description Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) is a prestigious degree favoured by students with their ambitions tuned towards becoming tomorrow's decision-makers and opinion shapers. Such programs are offered at 44 universities worldwide including Britain's Oxford University but La Trobe is creating new ground for students by being the first Australian University to offer this course. The program equips students with a broad knowledge base they can use to resolve practical policy problems. At the heart of the program is the recognition that economic, political and philosophical dimensions are critical to every issue that informs life and work in contemporary society. Content includes policy-focused economics seminars and a range of subjects that integrate philosophical, political and economic aspects of public policy issues (for example, PPE, Public Policy and Ethics, and Governance and Public Policy). This approach enables students to develop research- and evidence-based solutions to policy problems. Accelerated entry is available to academically strong applicants. English Language Requirements Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements La Trobe Melbourne Foundation Studies - 80 Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2010 (indicative only) - N/A International Baccalaureate - 28 GCE A Levels - 9 Hong Kong A Levels - 7 Sri Lankan A Levels - BCC STPM - 9 MICSS (UEC) - 4A 2B Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 80 Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 4 Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 60 Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.4 Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.8 GAC Cert. IV - GPA 3.0 GAOKAO - see: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/apply/how-to/academic-entry-requirements If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe Melbourne's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. Subject prerequisite Completion of VCE and Units 3 & 4, a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in English (any) and a study score of at least 25 in Mathematics (any) or equivalent. Applicants with comparable qualifications will be considered. Accelerated Entry: completion of VCE with an ENTER (ATAR) score of better than 90, units 3 & 4 with a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 English (any) and a study score of at least 30 in Mathematics (any) and approval of the director PPE. Applicants with comparable academic results will be considered. Course details Politics, Philosophy and EconomicsMelbourne
2012	Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (071901G)	Melbourne	3 years	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)	$19 950
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics continued… Year 2012 Course description The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) is aimed at students iwho aspire to become tomorrow's decision-makers and opinion-shapers. Its guiding premise is a recognition that economic, political and philosophical dimensions lie at the heart of every issue that informs life and work in contemporary society. English Language Requirements Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements LTM Foundation Studies - 80 Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - N/A International Baccalaureate - 26 GCE A Levels - 8 Hong Kong A Levels - 7 HKDSE - 8,4 Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC STPM - 8 MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65 Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5 Sweden Slutbetyg - G All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 60 Vietnam/Indonesia (Year 12) - 8 Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.6 GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3 GAOKAO - see: the website If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. Subject prerequisite Completion of Australian VCE and Units 3 & 4 (or equivalent), a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in English (any) and a study score of at least 25 in Mathematics (any) or equivalent. Accelerated Entry: completion of Australian (or equivalent) VCE with an ATAR score of at least 90, VCE Units 3 & 4 with a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in English (any) and a study score of at least 30 in Mathematics (any) and approval of the director PPE. Applicants with comparable academic results will be considered. Additional information Accelerated entry is available to applicants who display strong academic ability. Course details Politics, Philosophy and EconomicsMelbourne

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