Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics in Sydney Australia | The University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales
|
Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
40,020
(c. USD28,226.11)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) at UNSW offers you the chance to foster progress and create meaningful impact at the intersection of political, philosophical, and economic issues. This interdisciplinary program is delivered by UNSW's Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture – ranked #1 in Australia for social sciences and management (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025). You will acquire comprehensive knowledge and perspectives across three influential academic fields that explore pressing global challenges and potential remedies. You will enhance your critical thinking abilities, refine your grasp of international relations, and analyze contemporary discussions through a philosophical lens. You can pursue an optional major in one of three disciplines or select a mix of required and elective courses (refer to the program structure below for specifics). Crucially, as a PPE graduate, you will join an exclusive cohort of individuals capable of driving significant social, political, and economic transformation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Before applying for a degree, you should first check that we recognise your secondary/tertiary education qualification. This can include:
Secondary education qualifications
Higher education study
Diploma and other post-secondary studies
Foundation studies
an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia
an International Baccalaureate Diploma
a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.
International direct entry
Information for applicants with CBSE, HKDSE or Singapore A Levels Qualification
Calculating your CBSE Score:
Awarded by CBSE, average percentage marks across English or Hindi, and your best four remaining subjects. Where marks are given as a range, the mid-point for that range is used e.g. 75 to 80 = 77.5.
Calculating your HKDSE Score:
Due to changes in the HKDSE curriculum, UNSW assessment is currently under review.
Calculating your Singapore A Levels:
Due to significant changes to the GCE A-Level Curriculum and University Admissions Score (UAS) calculation effective 2026, UNSW assessment is currently under review.
International ATAR
85.0
UNSW Foundation Studies GPA
7.5
Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)
11.0
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
32.0
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)
1210.0
Tuition
AUD
40,020