Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation / Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics Undergraduate Programme By University of Wollongong |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation / Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Subject Ranking

# 301-400QS Subject Rankings

Main Subject Area

PoliticsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation combined with the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics is an exciting and unique double degree combination. It will take you 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. You will learn to analyse and appreciate complex philosophical, economic and political issues that matter to the contemporary world. You will philosophically reflect on questions about art, literature, science and religion while also investigating such topics as the nature of selfhood, truth, reason and wisdom. You will discover how great ideas and art can shape us - our understanding of ourselves and the world - and how ideas can make a difference for good or ill. By studying this double degree you will also learn how to interpret systems of government and understand policy-making processes. You will be exposed to the political, ethical and economic perspectives needed to make a difference in contemporary society.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation combined with the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics is an exciting and unique double degree combination. It will take you 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. You will learn to analyse and appreciate complex philosophical, economic and political issues that matter to the contemporary world. You will philosophically reflect on questions about art, literature, science and religion while also investigating such topics as the nature of selfhood, truth, reason and wisdom. You will discover how great ideas and art can shape us - our understanding of ourselves and the world - and how ideas can make a difference for good or ill. By studying this double degree you will also learn how to interpret systems of government and understand policy-making processes. You will be exposed to the political, ethical and economic perspectives needed to make a difference in contemporary society.

Admission Requirements

115+
8+

-Entry into this course is based on a combination of a written submission (essay), an interview and academic performance. Applicants are assessed on a combination of:

  • The written submission (essay); and
  • Their ATAR-SR, or International Baccalaureate (IB), or Interstate equivalent (such as Victoria’s ENTER or Queensland OP), or results in an overseas qualification deemed equivalent to Australian year 12; and
  • An interview.

Jan-2000

Domestic
33,420 AUD
International
0 AUD

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