Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics / Law

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE)/Law program at UNSW combines four disciplines to address global issues like justice and climate change. Students develop a deep understanding of legal frameworks and processes through hands-on experiences, including mooting and internships. The program prepares graduates for careers in politics, public policy, law, and other fields that require a comprehensive understanding of society and its challenges.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE)/Law combines the perspectives of four crucial academic disciplines to address professional demands, global trends and contemporary social issues, such as justice, inequality and climate change. Alongside courses from the disciplines of Politics & International Relations, Philosophy, and Economics, the UNSW PPE degree explores the synergies and tensions between these fields and trains you to assess their relevance in meeting humanity's most complex challenges. Your Law degree will complement your PPE studies as you develop a thorough understanding of legal frameworks, processes and systems alongside a wide range of experiential learning opportunities. You’ll gain exceptional skills that stand out to employers with practical experience, including mooting, an internship or clinical program, or international exchange.

Outline:

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

This double degree is six years full-time, leading to the two qualifications of Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics and Bachelor of Laws (BPPE LLB). The program consists of 48 courses (288 Units of Credit (UOC)), including:

• Law core courses
• Law prescribed elective
• Law elective courses
• Politics, Philosophy & Economics core courses
• Politics, Philosophy & Economics prescribed electives or specialisation
Two degrees doesn’t mean double the workload. Each year you’ll complete the same number of units as a single degree, eight courses (48 UOC) across three terms. Our three-term calendar allows you the flexibility to tailor your schedule to suit your goals. With two three-course terms and one two-course term per year, you’ll have the time to focus on completing extra-curricular activities on campus or for-credit industry opportunities. As part of your degree, you’ll undertake hands-on courses that integrate industry experience into your program.

Teaching:

• This double degree is six years full-time, leading to the two qualifications of Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics and Bachelor of Laws (BPPE LLB).
• Each year you’ll complete the same number of units as a single degree, eight courses (48 UOC) across three terms.
• Our three-term calendar allows you the flexibility to tailor your schedule to suit your goals.
With two three-course terms and one two-course term per year, you’ll have the time to focus on completing extra-curricular activities on campus or for-credit industry opportunities.
• As part of your degree, you’ll undertake hands-on courses that integrate industry experience into your program.
You’ll also participate in interactive teaching, group work, and a clinical component in which you’ll work with clients and lawyers at Kingsford Legal Centre (KLC), a fully functioning legal centre that operates out of the UNSW Law & Justice Building.

Careers:

• By combining your PPE degree with Law, you’ll be well-equipped for a global career in politics and public policy development, including the highest reaches of government and the public service, as well as in consultancy, research firms, international organisations, advocacy organisations, NGOs and the legal profession.
• Worldwide, the UNSW Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics is a renowned degree that carries considerable recognition among organisations and employers.
Graduates of Politics, Philosophy and Economics degrees worldwide carve successful careers in public policy, diplomacy and economic analysis. You could find yourself working in humanitarian groups, political parties, non-government agencies, public services and activist organisations.