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Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Australian National University

CRICOS provider number: 00120C TEQSA provider ID: PRV12002

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About

The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics will arm you with the moral, economic and political perspectives you need to make a real impact. You will have opportunities to engage with other leading universities around the world. You will develop exceptional problem solving skills and critical and conceptual thinking, all while gaining a passport to some of the world's most promising careers.

Areas of study

Economics, philosophy, political science.

Career opportunities

Academia, banking and finance, diplomatic services, government, international affairs, journalism, politics.

Practical experience

Opportunities for internships with the Australian National Internships Program and opportunities for overseas exchange.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government pays part of the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Information about ANU student contributions.

Essential requirements for admission

Co-Curricular or Service Experience (Year 12 or IB applicants only): The Co-Curricular or Service Experience requirement has been removed from the application process for 2025 admissions. This change will make ANU more accessible to Year 12 students looking to join ANU. You don’t need to submit any additional documents regarding this change.

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Minimum selection rank: 94.00.
Due to the competitive nature of our admissions process, we cannot guarantee entry to applicants who meet the minimum selection rank for their preferred program.

Also refer to the ANU general admission criteria.

Assumed knowledge: ACT: Mathematical Methods (major). NSW: Mathematics Advanced.

Other applicants

Refer to the ANU general admission criteria.

Student profile

View the ANU student profile.

Further information

View all details of this course on the ANU website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)

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.

Combined options
ANU flexible double degree options allow you to create your own study program.