Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)

Australian National University

Australia, Canberra

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Australian National University

Australia , Canberra

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

077324K

Credit point

48 Points

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines25-Feb-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 53,700 / year(s)

Next Intake 25-Feb-2026

Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)

About

The Bachelor of Politics Philosophy and Economics (Honours) degree exemplifies the ANU commitment to research-led education. Building on the Bachelor of Politics Philosophy and Economics, it gives you high-level preparation for professional life or a higher degree by research. You will develop an advanced knowledge of research principles, methods and theoretical concepts of politics, philosophy and economics, and design and implement a research project, namely a 20,000 word thesis, that leads to the development of new understandings or that provides solutions to complex problems.

Disciplines

College of Arts and Social Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to ANU is on a competitive basis as the number of places available in a program is limited. Admission to Honours is also subject to supervisory capacity and approval from the relevant Delegated Authority within the Academic College.

An AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Politics Philosophy and Economics from the ANU, or equivalent from another institution, completed within the last two years:

with a weighted average mark equivalent to an ANU 70 per cent calculated from the 36 units (i.e. 0.75 EFTSL), excluding 1000-level courses (i.e. introductory undergraduate courses), with the highest marks, which must include 18 units from PHIL2116 and ECON3056 and one of the following: ECON2141, POLS2125 or POLS2130.

Written approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis

and the satisfaction of any further requirements specified in the relevant honours specialisation.

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Career

Career Options

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