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Refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/international\/requirements\">Language requirements<\/a> for further information<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "prerequisite": "", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "", "engReq": "", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": [{"vtacCode":2100322251,"feeTypeCode":"CSP"}], "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics, students must complete a total of 360 credit points across 3 years.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab2\" id=\"tab2trigger\" >Year 2<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab3\" id=\"tab3trigger\" >Year 3<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>90 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>30 credit points<\/b> from chosen Electives or major or minor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab2\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab2trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 2 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>60 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>15 credit points<\/b> from chosen Core choice<\/li> <li><b>15 credit points<\/b> from chosen Core choice<\/li> <li><b>30 credit points<\/b> from chosen Electives or major or minor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab3\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab3trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 3 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>15 credit points<\/b> from Capstone<\/li> <li><b>30 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>15 credit points<\/b> from chosen Core choice<\/li> <li><b>60 credit points<\/b> from chosen Electives or major or minor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\" style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"> <h5>Design your own degree: open access majors and minors available<\/h5> <p>La Trobe's open access majors and minors mean you could customise your degree with cross-disciplinary studies, work-integrated learning and study overseas.<\/p> <p>Whatever you're studying, if there's enough spare credit points in your course structure and room in your timetable, you could choose an open access major or minor from your course\u2019s discipline or a completely different discipline \u2013 mix business with science or arts with IT or combine a range of disciplines to design a degree to match your interests and truly find your niche.<\/p> <p><a href=\"https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/undergraduate-open-access-majors-and-minors\">View our open access majors and minors<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ABS0WOM\" target=\"_blank\">WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> ABS0WOM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHI1CTO\" target=\"_blank\">CRITICAL THINKING<\/a><\/td> <td> PHI1CTO<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POL1AUP\" target=\"_blank\">DEMOCRACIES AND DICTATORSHIPS: INTRODUCTION TO POLITICS<\/a><\/td> <td> POL1AUP<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS1BUE\" target=\"_blank\">MARKETS, POLICY AND THE ECONOMY<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS1BUE<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POL1PPE\" target=\"_blank\">POLITICS, PHILOSOPHY AND ECONOMICS<\/a><\/td> <td> POL1PPE<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHI1QTM\" target=\"_blank\">QUESTIONS THAT MATTER<\/a><\/td> <td> PHI1QTM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ECO1RIG\" target=\"_blank\">RECESSIONS, INFLATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH<\/a><\/td> <td> ECO1RIG<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ECO2CFC\" target=\"_blank\">CONSUMERS, FIRMS AND COMPETITION<\/a><\/td> <td> ECO2CFC<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHI2EPP\" target=\"_blank\">ETHICS<\/a><\/td> <td> PHI2EPP<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POL2PPE\" target=\"_blank\">HOW DO SOCIETIES AND ECONOMIES INTERACT? COMPETING APPROACHES IN POLITICAL ECONOMY<\/a><\/td> <td> POL2PPE<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POL2PID\" target=\"_blank\">POLITICAL IDEAS AND IDEOLOGIES<\/a><\/td> <td> POL2PID<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POL3001\" target=\"_blank\">CAMPAIGNS AND ELECTIONS<\/a><\/td> <td> POL3001<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHI3POT\" target=\"_blank\">POLITICAL THEORY<\/a><\/td> <td> PHI3POT<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-7\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Elective subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-7\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/AB005\" target='_blank'>La Trobe University Handbook<\/a> for the subjects available. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-5\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-5\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core choice subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-5\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-5\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core choice subjects are one or more subject groups you need to select in your course. Core choice subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Subject name<\/th> <th>Subject code<\/th> <th>Year<\/th> <th>Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ECO2ITR\" target=\"_blank\">INTERNATIONAL TRADE<\/a><\/td> <td> ECO2ITR<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHI2KIS\" target=\"_blank\">KNOWLEDGE, INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETY<\/a><\/td> <td> PHI2KIS<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHI2MMW\" target=\"_blank\">MAKING OF THE MODERN WESTERN WORLD VIEW<\/a><\/td> <td> PHI2MMW<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ECO2ERE\" target=\"_blank\">PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS<\/a><\/td> <td> ECO2ERE<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ECO3CMF\" target=\"_blank\">COMPETITION, MARKET FAILURE AND GOVERNMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> ECO3CMF<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ECO3001\" target=\"_blank\">ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY<\/a><\/td> <td> ECO3001<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-6\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Capstone subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-6\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Subject name<\/th> <th>Subject code<\/th> <th>Year<\/th> <th>Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/POL3CAP\" target=\"_blank\">POLITICS, POWER, AND PUBLIC POLICY<\/a><\/td> <td> POL3CAP<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "<p><strong><em>Elective placement opportunities (Work Based Learning)<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>During this course, and depending on how you design your Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) degree, you will have an opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) subject. We have a range of WBL subjects that would be suitable for PPE students and that have been pathways to employment. These WBL subjects are designed not simply to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom but also to demonstrate the value of your skills to potential employers in a professional real-world environment. La Trobe University will source placements for some subjects, while others will require you to source your own placement with the support of dedicated staff to guide you through the process. The location and number of hours undertaken can vary considerably depending on the activity and the discipline area. Please ask your PPE course coordinator to refer you to appropriate opportunities, and consult the subject descriptions for more information.<\/p>", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/AB005\" target='_blank'>Melbourne<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Acquire a comprehensive understanding of key concepts, principles and theories in politics, philosophy and economics.<\/li><li>Learn to combine knowledge from politics, philosophy, and economics to understand and solve important social problems.<\/li><li>Foster an understanding of the significant philosophical and ethical issues inherent in political and economic policy making.<\/li><li>CILO4 Cultivate the ability to produce, reconstruct and critically evaluate different lines of reasoning with objectivity and rigour.<\/li><li>Achieve proficiency in the critical quantitative methodologies necessary for social science research and analysis.<\/li><li>Build advanced written and verbal communication abilities to convey complex ideas effectively to varied audiences.<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>Graduate ready to tackle real-world problems, including climate change, the need for sustainable innovation, and the unequal distribution of wealth, opportunity and power. Possible roles include:<\/p><ul><li>think-tank analyst<\/li><li>political communications advisor<\/li><li>public servant<\/li><li>development sector manager<\/li><li>government relations manager<\/li><li>activist.<\/li><\/ul>", "professionalRecognition": "", "fees": { "overview": "Estimated cost per year if studying full time $17,157 <span class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is a place at a university or higher education provider where the government pays part of your fees. 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