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Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics

UNSW

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About

Explore current global issues in this exciting degree which draws together perspectives of three critical yet varied disciplines. UNSW is the only university in Sydney and one of a handful in Australia to offer this degree, which prepares you to make social change on a global scale. You’ll be taught by leading experts from UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture and UNSW Business School and make valuable local, regional and global contacts through hands-on learning opportunities.

Read about the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture.

Double degrees: 426000 Bachelor of Laws.

ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer Scheme with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.

Areas of study

Economics, philosophy, politics and international relations.

Career opportunities

Government agencies (including foreign affairs), political parties and lobby groups, public services, NGOs and social activist organisations.

Fees and charges

Refer to UNSW current fee information.

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced.

All applicants

Portfolio (optional): Demonstrate your passions and skills alongside your ATAR. Depending on your preferred degree, you'll complete either a critical reflection or a portfolio, with successful applicants receiving an early conditional offer with an adjusted ATAR entry requirement for their preferred degree. See more information about UNSW Admission Pathways

Refer to UNSW general admission criteria.

Student profile

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Further information

View all details of this course on the UNSW website.

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The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.

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ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.

Double degree options
Double degree options are available in a number of UNSW courses.

Honours at UNSW
Studying honours offers a chance to develop your research and professional skills guided by staff who are passionate about research and the development of new researchers. Honours is an integral component of many UNSW courses or may be offered as an additional year of study to meritorious students.