阿德莱德大学

Our Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics has a structure unique in South Australia, and highly regarded internationally. You will:

learn broadly across all three areas before focusing on your chosen discipline
analyse complex political and economic scenarios
critically debate morality, freedom and social justice
understand and develop responses to pressing real-world problems
benefit from contact and mentoring with experts and researchers
gain practical insights from guest speakers within political and business communities
career plan from early on and undertake an internship aligned with your goals.

Students commencing in July please note some core courses, electives and language part 1 courses may only be offered in semester 1. Please contact the Faculty of Arts for help with planning your degree.

Where could it take you?

You’ll graduate career-ready and prepared to problem-solve at all levels of intricacy. You could advise on policy, write it or run for government yourself. You might move into research or media commentary. Perhaps you’ll assist global businesses with decision making as a consultant, or lead them to success as a CEO.

Career Readiness

Graduates of the Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics are uniquely prepared to take the lead in tackling some of the toughest problems facing us today. They are equipped with deep disciplinary knowledge that enables them to model policy, business, and social challenges, to analyse their ethical dimensions, and to formulate practical and achievable solutions. Our graduates have great versatility in shaping their careers, choosing to pursue stimulating and successful careers in the public service, private sector, NGOs and the not-for-profit sector, or in academia.

A background in Philosophy, Politics and Economics is a suitable preparation for work in many different areas such as: advertising, administration, banking and finance, business, community engagement, defence, diplomatic service, environmental management and planning, foreign affairs, humanitarian work, human resources, industry liaison, management, policy development, politics, project management, public relations, publishing, research, social planning, youth work, academia and teaching.

Students commencing in July please note some core courses, electives and language part 1 courses may only be offered in semester 1. Please contact the Faculty of Arts for help with planning your degree.

Potential careers

Banker, Business Data Analyst, Commodities or Futures Trader, Parliamentary Adviser, Parliamentary Member, Data Analyst, Policy Adviser, Political Adviser, Politician, Economic Researcher, Economist, Public Servant, Environmental Economist, Financial Adviser, Financial Services Officer, Statistician, Manager / Business Management, Market Researcher, CEO, Fund and Portfolio Manager, Strategist, Innovation Manager, ...