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Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics in Philosophy

La Trobe University - Melbourne Campus

Australia,Victoria

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 33,800/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2025

Apply Date

Australia, Victoria

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1964

Total Students: 36,000 +

Int. Students: 7,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Plenty Road and, Kingsbury Dr, Bundoora VIC 3086, Australia

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics in Philosophy

Program Overview

La Trobe's Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics gives you a multi-disciplinary perspective on the political and economic systems that shape the world. Develop the skills to respond to urgent problems and make a positive social impact

Through the study of politics, you'll enhance your knowledge of political institutions and their history. Analyse who is disadvantaged by existing institutions, and identify what opportunities exist for creative policy development.

Take subjects in philosophy that explore the debates around human rights and justice. Refine your critical thinking and logical reasoning skills and consider how our conceptions of self are informed by society.

Through the study of economics, you'll learn how the economy works in a world of globalised and interdependent markets, examining the relationships between economic systems, institutions, and policy.

Explore how governments can manage their economies to achieve important social objectives. Investigate competing theories of political economy, including institutional, feminist, post-Keynesian, behavioural, and ecological economics.

Equipped with these disciplinary skills, you'll discover the interconnections between philosophical thinking, the study of politics, and economics. From there, you'll apply these interdisciplinary insights to a range of policy contexts.

Tailor your degree to your interests and passions. Choose from five majors, including political economy, politics, economics, political philosophy, and philosophy. Depending on your major, you'll be able to build specialist knowledge in inequality, global institutions, climate change, human rights, political processes and behavioural science.

In your third year, you'll have the option of gaining practical experience and expanding your professional network through a work-based learning placement. Previous graduates have enjoyed internships in the public service and with the Victorian Parliament, as well as a range of non-government organisations and businesses, including Trades Hall, the Grattan Institute, and charitable organisations.

Graduate ready to tackle real-world problems, including climate change, the need for sustainable innovation, and the unequal distribution of wealth, opportunity, and power.

You'll Learn:

Critical thinking and philosophy: Improve your ability to reason, both critically and empathetically, and develop human skills that will be sought after in the workplaces of tomorrow.
Political institutions and processes: Build your knowledge of political systems, how countries are governed, and the forces and players that influence policy.
Economics and political economy: Explore economic concepts and principles from a variety of theoretical approaches and apply these to real-world problems, including climate change, sustainable innovation, and economic marginalisation.

Major: Philosophy
In the Philosophy major you will explore fundamental human questions that can help us explore ourselves and our world. If you have ever puzzled over why some actions or scenarios seem right and others seem wrong, or if you would like to explore what makes a belief in gravity more sensible than a belief in Santa Claus, then our Philosophy major is for you. Big and complex questions often have more than one answer, and you will be trained to think rationally, creatively, and fairly. This makes the skills acquired in a Philosophy major broadly applicable, and these are human-skills that are not able to be replaced by machines.

In the Philosophy major you can explore topics such as what human freedom is, whether and how we can know our world (including knowledge of god), how we might resolve disagreement about what should be done, and what it might mean to lead a good life in our changing world.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

2 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2025		Open
jul 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 33,800 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in La Trobe University - Melbourne Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 Minimum Listening - 6.0 Minimum Reading - 6.0 Minimum Writing - 6.0 Minimum Speaking - 6.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0 Minimum Listening - 50.0 Minimum Reading - 50.0 Minimum Writing - 50.0 Minimum Speaking - 50.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

La Trobe Artificial Intelligence Scholarship

Amount	Opening date	Closing date	Status	Amount conditions	Who is it for?	Where is it available?	How is it paid?
A reduction of 50% off the total course tuition fee	13/03/2025	08/09/2025	Open	The recipient cannot hold any other La Trobe University scholarship.	Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student	Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus	This scholarship will be applied as a discount to the recipient’s tuition fees for each subject undertaken throughout the duration of their course. To receive the scholarship, the recipient must meet all conditions (if applicable) outlined in their La Trobe University Letter of Offer and formally accept the offer by paying the required deposit, as specified in the offer letter. This must be completed before the scholarship acceptance deadline. The scholarship value will be credited to the recipient’s tuition account starting from the second semester. Please note: Failure to pay the acceptance deposit by the specified deadline will result in the automatic cancellation of the scholarship.

Background

La Trobe University has a bold ambition to transform research, education, and student support by applying an ‘AI-first’ approach, supported by a new partnership with Microsoft Australia and New Zealand and leading cyber security provider CyberCX.

Artificial intelligence is one of the most transformative fields in technology today. Revolutionising industries from healthcare to finance, AI is offering solutions to complex problems and creating new possibilities. At La Trobe, our students gain essential skills in programming, data analysis, and machine learning, equipping them to shape the future of technology. As AI continues to evolve, so will the strong demand for artificial intelligence professionals in the public and private sectors, including opportunities in digital healthcare, smart manufacturing, smart cities, sustainable energy infrastructure, precision agriculture and more.

Be a part of this exciting future with our Artificial Intelligence scholarship which provides a 50% reduction in annual tuition fees for international students enrolled in any of the following courses for Semester 2 or Summer 2025, covering the full duration of their studies:

Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Commerce (Data Analytics major)
Bachelor of IT
Bachelor of Science (AI)
Master of Artificial Intelligence
Master of Business Analytics
Master of Business Information Systems (AI in business)
Master of Data Science
Master of Digital Health
Master of IT (AI)
Master of Quantum IT

Are you eligible to apply?

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start the program from Semester 2 or Summer 2025.
Not be a humanitarian or other permanent visa holder.
Be a full fee-paying student (non-sponsored).
Be applying for direct entry into any of the courses listed above. Other students are not eligible.
Commence their study at any of the La Trobe University Victorian campuses in 2025.
Meet the University’s English requirements and all other conditions stated on the Offer Letter.
Obtain an offer letter before selection for the scholarship. Exceptions must be approved by La Trobe University. All students must have passed Genuine Student assessment, including financial checks before they can be considered for this scholarship.
Complete the following application form in full:
- Semester 2 2025 application form
- Summer 2025 application form

Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:

Outstanding academic performance (minimum WAM* requirement 70).
English language proficiency.
Written statement received in the application form.

The final number of successful candidates will be determined through a thorough evaluation process and confirmed by La Trobe University.

Recipient obligations

The scholarship cannot be deferred to 2026. If the recipient is unable to secure a student visa for 2025, the scholarship offer may be revoked.
Recipients are required to maintain full-time enrolment at La Trobe University and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress throughout their studies.
Please refer to the Offer Letter for full terms and conditions.
Recipients will be required to participate in International Scholarship Program events during their studies in Australia.

	Semester 2 2025	Summer 2025
Application submission deadline (To be considered for the scholarship)	Friday 23rd May 2025 23:30 AEDT	Monday 8th September 2025 23:30 AEDT

Students must secure an unconditional offer by the time of selection.
Scholarship selection process	After the application deadline, applicants will be ranked and shortlisted according to their WAM. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a final selection round and may be asked to provide further information, interview or video submission.
Announcement of the scholarship awardees	2 weeks after application deadline

UG and PG International Scholarships

La Trobe South Asia Scholarship - UG for India

Eligibility High School Scoring	Scholarship Amount
65% to 74.99%	15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
75% to 79.99%	20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
80% and Higher	25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

La Trobe South Asia Scholarship- PG

Eligibility (LTU WAM) or equivalent	Scholarship Amount
60%-69.99%	15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
70%- 74.99%	20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
75% and higher	25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

Higher Value Scholarships

La Trobe Vice Chancellor Scholarship (50% and 100%)
La Trobe AI Scholarship (50%)
La Trobe Analytics and Insights Scholarship (50%)

Available for Semester 2, 2025 and November intake

Last date to apply: 23rd May 2025 ( July 2025 intake) and 8th September ( November 2025 intake)

Date of announcement of winners: 9th June ( July 2025 intake) and 23rd September ( November 2025 intake)

Minimum Eligibility:

La Trobe Vice Chancellor Scholarship (50% and 100%): 80% in previous qualification or higher
La Trobe AI Scholarship (50%) and La Trobe Analytics and Insights Scholarship (50%): 70% in previous qualification or higher

La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship

Amount	Opening Date	Closing Date	Status	Who is it for?	Where is it available?	How is it paid?
Up to 25% reduction in course fees	29/09/2023	31/12/2025	Open	Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student	Sydney Campus, Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus	This scholarship will be applied as a discount to tuition fees for each subject studied for the entire duration of the course. Recipients are required to meet all conditions (if applicable) outlined in the Letter of Offer and accept the offer by paying the required deposit before the scholarship can be applied. Please note: Failure to meet condition(s) and pay the acceptance deposit on time may result in the withdrawal of the scholarship.

Background

La Trobe University values academic excellence. High-achieving international students considering applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course will be automatically considered for this scholarship. The La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship rewards high achieving International students. This scholarship is worth between 15% to 25% off the annual tuition fees for the duration of studies.

Are you eligible to apply?

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.
Be a new International student applying for 2024-2026 intakes.
Be a full fee-paying student (Non-sponsored).
Apply to a program in the List of eligible courses.
Not available to humanitarian or other permanent visa holders.

Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:

WAM*	ATAR Equivalent	Scholarship	Amount
60-69.9	60-69	La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship - 15%	15%
70-74.9	70-74	La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship - 20%	20%
75+	75+	La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship - 25%	25%

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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