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Australian National University (ANU)

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Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Course Code
HPPE, 077324K
Study Mode
In person
International Fees
$48,035 per year

About this course

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.

Entry 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:

  1. 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.
  2. Written approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis
  3. and the satisfaction of any further requirements specified in the relevant honours specialisation.

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Study locations

Canberra

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Australian National University (ANU).
78.2%
Overall satisfaction
82.2%
Skill scale
70.4%
Teaching scale
91.4%
Employed full-time
$91.9k
Average salary