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Develop a comprehensive understanding of the political and economic frameworks that influence global systems through La Trobe's Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics. Explore the relationships between these three fields, gaining a unique blend of adaptable skills applicable to diverse policy environments and boosting your career prospects across multiple industries.By pursuing La Trobe's Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics, you will:deepen your knowledge of political systems and government development, examining how current structures affect different communities and identifying avenues for progressive policy reformtackle fundamental philosophical inquiries, solve intricate ethical dilemmas, and refine your analytical abilities, enabling you to approach multifaceted problems with clarityunderstand the economic principles driving markets and shaping choices, develop essential data analysis skills, and learn to assess economic theories for practical implementationcontribute meaningfully to pressing societal challenges including social disparity, environmental sustainability, and global justiceenhance your learning through hands-on placements and professional connections with institutions such as the Victorian Parliament, Trades Hall, the Grattan Institute, and others.
To enter our undergraduate programs, at a minimum you’ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a certain grade and minimum English language requirements. You may also need to meet subject prerequisites.
Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.