Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics (BPhilPolEc)
Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics (BPhilPolEc)
Program Code
BPPE
Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Academic Year
2024
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics program provides students with an opportunity to explore the nature of societies, institutions, and values, and to address pressing issues from a variety of perspectives. The program is a challenging avenue of study, aiming to prepare students for leadership in the public and private sectors, as well as providing a foundation for higher degree studies. Using a broad interdisciplinary approach, students will gain a sophisticated comprehension of the nature of social and political institutions, the way individuals and organisations can and should choose to allocate resources, and the constraints that moral and ethical values place on the proper functioning of economic and political structures. The program provides students with broad knowledge in three disciplines, specialised and advanced knowledge in one discipline, experience of research, and hands on work experiences in government, NGOs, and the business sector.
The Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics is an AQF Level 7 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Understand a broad and coherent body of knowledge in Philosophy, Politics and Economics,and related foundational and inter-disciplinary topics.
- Apply creative and critical thinking to identify and propose solutions to complex social policy problems using rigorous cross-disciplinary methods of inquiry, based on a variety of types of primary and secondary data sources, making use of both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
- Communicate proficiently within discipline and professional contexts in a range of social, cultural and linguistic situations using a variety of spoken and written modes and formats, including extended written research reports and policy proposals; contribute productively to group-based outcomes across disciplines and backgrounds.
- Demonstrate career readiness and leadership skills appropriate for beginning professional practice in public policy and related fields including: 4.1 systematic understanding of people, resources, and institutions and their interactions 4.2 information technology skills to access, store, manage, analyse and present discipline-based information and data, and communicate effectively with others 4.3 life-long learning skills characterised by academic rigour, self-direction and intellectual independence.
- Identify global social issues and their ethical implications,understand the cultural complexity of policy decisions, and demonstrate the capacity to operate with personal and professional integrity in a range of social, cultural and linguistic contexts, with a particular focus on the diversity of Australian contexts.
- Appreciate and manage their own personal capabilities through processes of self-appraisal and demonstrate respect and mutuality in sustaining productive relationships.
- Attain an in-depth knowledge of at least one discipline from Philosophy, Politics and Economics, including relevant concepts, theories, skills, debates, emerging issues, and methods of inquiry.
Conditions
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Program Maximum Duration: As specified in Table 1 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy, this program must be completed within a Maximum Duration which includes any periods of non-enrolment, leave of absence or approved study at other institutions for credit towards a Program.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
There shall be a Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:
1. Core courses to the value of 33 units, including a course chosen from the Core Competency List to the value of 3 units
2. Philosophy, Politics and Economics Closed electives to the value of 15 units as follows:
- Level I Politics Closed elective courses to the value of 6 units
- Level II Philosophy Closed elective courses to the value of 6 units
- Level II Politics Closed elective courses to the value of 3 units
- Economics
- Philosophy
- Politics
- An Internship to the value of 6 units
- An Internship to the value of 3 units, plus Level III open elective courses to the value of 3 units.
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 33 units.
Level I
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ECON 1008 Data Analytics I 3 ECON 1012 Principles of Economics I 3 PHIL 1103 Morality, Society and the Individual 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ECON 1005 Introduction to Mathematical Economics I 3 ECON 1010 Mathematical Economics I 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PHIL 1101 Argument and Critical Thinking 3 PHIL 1110 Introduction to Logic 3 PHIL 1111OL An Intensive Introduction to Logic 3 Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ECON 2507 Intermediate Macroeconomics II 3 ECON 2514 Managerial Economics II 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value POLIS 2106 Justice, Virtue and the Good 3 POLIS 2107 Passions and Interests: The History of Greed 3 POLIS 2133 Security, Justice and Rights 3 Level III
All of the following courses must be completed:
Capstone
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PPE 3003 Choices, Models and Morals: Foundations of Public Policy 6 -
Internship
To satisfy the requirements for Internship students must complete courses to the value of 6 units.
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ABLEINT 3001 ABLE Internship Level III 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Open elective courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Level III courses offered by the University that are available to the student.or
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ABLEINT 3002 ABLE Internship Level III Extended 6 POLIS 3111EX South Australian Parliamentary Internship 6 -
Core Competency Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Competency Courses students must complete courses to the value of 3 units.
Please note:
Students cannot cross-count the ARTS Core Competency course with any other program requirements, including program core courses, majors, minors, or elective lists. Ensure you read the Course Planner carefully to check your eligibility to enrol. If you need advice, seek assistance from the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics.Core Competency Courses
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Category A: Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ACCTING 1002 Introductory Accounting 3 COMP SCI 1015 Introduction to Applied Programming 3 COMP SCI 1400 Artificial Intelligence Technologies 3 COMP SCI 1500 Cyber Security 3 DESST 1504 Representation I 3 DESST 1508 Environment I 3 ECON 1012 Principles of Economics I 3 ENV ENG 1003 Resources and Energy in a Circular Economy 3 MATHS 1005 Critical Evaluation in Data Science 3 MATHS 1006 Data Taming & Prediction 3 MDIA 1007 Digital Platforms 3 MDIA 1017 3D Imaging 3 PHYSICS 1002 Astronomy I 3 PHYSICS 1008 Physical Aspects of Nature I 3 PUB HLTH 1001 Health and Illness in Populations 3 SCIENCE 1500 Introductory Data Science - Becoming Smart About Data 3 or
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Category B: Languages and Literacies
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ABORIG 1001 Indigenous People, Country & Protocols 3 CHIN 1001 Chinese IA 3 CULTST 1001 Approaches to Culture 3 EDUC 1016OL Academic English I 3 EDUC 1017OL Introduction to Online Educational Media 3 ENGL 1112 Writing and Composition 3 FREN 1002 Beginners French A 3 GERM 1002 Beginners German A 3 INDO 1201 Introductory Indonesian Part 1 3 ITAL 1201 Introductory Italian Part 1 3 JAPN 1001 Japanese IA 3 LING 1053 Australian Indigenous Languages (Kaurna focus) I 3 LING 1101 The Wonder of Language: an intro to Linguistics 3 LING 1102 Introduction to Language in Culture and Society 3 MGRE 1201 Introductory Modern Greek Part 1 3 MUSGEN 1004 Musics of the World I 3 SPAN 1003 Beginners Spanish A 3 SPAN 1003OL Beginners Spanish A 3 or
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Category C: Work Integrated Learning
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ABLEINT 1001 Crafting Careers 3
Major
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Major
To satisfy the requirements for a Major students must complete additional courses to the value of 15 units from one of the following areas:
- Economics
- Philosophy
- Politics
Economics Major
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ECON 2515 Intermediate Applied Econometrics II 3 and
Courses to the value of 9 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ECON 3500 Resource and Environmental Economics III 3 ECON 3501 Development Economics III 3 ECON 3502 Econometrics III 3 ECON 3503 Game Theory III 3 ECON 3504 Labour Economics III 3 ECON 3506 International Trade III 3 ECON 3508 Public Economics III 3 ECON 3510 International Finance III 3 ECON 3511 Money, Banking and Financial Markets III 3 ECON 3529 Rethinking Capitalism III 3 ECON 3530 Applied Econometrics III 3 ECON 3531 Topics on Impact Evaluation Methods for Public Policy III 3 and
All of the following courses must be completed:
Capstone
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ECON 3525 Economic Policy Analysis III 3 Philosophy Major
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PHIL 2018 Philosophy of Film 3 PHIL 2030 Cognitive Science: Minds, Brains & Computers 3 PHIL 2031 Crime and Punishment 3 PHIL 2035 Foundations of Modern Philosophy 3 PHIL 2039 Philosophy of Mind 3 PHIL 2040 Metaphysics: Identity, Time and Freedom 3 PHIL 2042 Moral Problems 3 PHIL 2050 Philosophy of Science 3 PHIL 2053 AI and Human Life: Ethics, Politics, Subjectivity. 3 PHIL 2054 Biomedical Ethics and the Politics of Health 3 and
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PHIL 3018 Existentialism 3 PHIL 3019 How Should I Live? Contemporary Ethical Theories 3 PHIL 3029 Philosophy of Language 3 PHIL 3032 God, Faith and Infinity: Philosophy of Religion 3 PHIL 3034 Logic, Truth and Reason: The Ways of Paradox 3 PHIL 3112 Disinformation and Injustice: The Ethics of Belief 3 and
All of the following courses must be completed:
Capstone
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PHIL 3033 Key Texts in Philosophy 6 Politics Major
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CLAS 2037 Athenian Democracy: Reacting to the Past 3 POLIS 2012 Environment and Citizenship 3 POLIS 2013 Terrorism and Global Politics 3 POLIS 2106 Justice, Virtue and the Good 3 POLIS 2118 The Politics of Leadership 3 POLIS 2133 Security, Justice and Rights 3 POLIS 2138 Policy and Practice in Australian Politics 3 POLIS 2139 The State of the World: Post Covid-19 3 POLIS 2140 Australia's Foreign Policy in the Indo-Pacific 3 and
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value POLIS 3002 International Security 3 POLIS 3003 Cyber-Politics: Politics & the Internet Revolution 3 POLIS 3113 Environment and Citizenship 3 POLIS 3114 The Ethics of War and Peace 3 POLIS 3115 Australian Electoral Democracy! 3 and
All of the following courses must be completed:
Capstone
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value POLIS 3106 Politics & Internat Relations Research Project 6
Electives
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Philosophy, Politics and Economics Closed Electives
To satisfy the requirements for Philosophy, Politics and Economics Closed Electives students must complete courses to the value of 15 units.
Courses completed to satisfy a core course requirement cannot also be counted towards the requirements for a closed elective.
Philosophy Closed Electives
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PHIL 2018 Philosophy of Film 3 PHIL 2030 Cognitive Science: Minds, Brains & Computers 3 PHIL 2031 Crime and Punishment 3 PHIL 2035 Foundations of Modern Philosophy 3 PHIL 2039 Philosophy of Mind 3 PHIL 2040 Metaphysics: Identity, Time and Freedom 3 PHIL 2042 Moral Problems 3 PHIL 2050 Philosophy of Science 3 PHIL 2053 AI and Human Life: Ethics, Politics, Subjectivity. 3 PHIL 2054 Biomedical Ethics and the Politics of Health 3 Politics Closed Electives
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value POLIS 1102 Introduction to Global Politics 3 POLIS 1104 Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 POLIS 1106 Introduction to Australian Politics 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value POLIS 2012 Environment and Citizenship 3 POLIS 2013 Terrorism and Global Politics 3 POLIS 2094 Parties, Elections, Media 3 POLIS 2106 Justice, Virtue and the Good 3 POLIS 2107 Passions and Interests: The History of Greed 3 POLIS 2118 The Politics of Leadership 3 POLIS 2131 South Asia: Conflict, Politics and Economic Change 3 POLIS 2133 Security, Justice and Rights 3 POLIS 2138 Policy and Practice in Australian Politics 3 POLIS 2139 The State of the World: Post Covid-19 3 -
Open Electives
To satisfy the requirements for Open Electives students must complete courses to the value of 3 units.
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Level II courses offered by the University that are available to the student.