2019 Undergraduate Courses
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Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)

Abbreviation:

 BPPE(Hons)

UOW Course Code:

 389

CRICOS Code:

 095777J

Total Credit Points:

 48

Duration:

 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

 Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts

Intake Session(s):

 Autumn

Delivery Mode:

 On-campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

 Wollongong

Overview 

If you've excelled in your Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics degree, you should consider an Honours year to gain an in-depth understanding of a topic that interests you. The Honours research topics available are varied and negotiable: if you are passionate about a topic and want to find answers, you'll be encouraged and supported to do so. 

Whatever your topic, being able to demonstrate your ability to achieve a complex goal, meet deadlines, investigate independently, use resources effectively and write coherently will be highly regarded by potential employers.

The Honours year has two functions at UOW; as an in-depth project at the end of undergraduate study, and as a bridge between undergraduate study and advanced research.

Studying Honours will:

  • Teach you research skills, navigation skills and how to use information systems (archives, the library, databases and electronic research networks)
  • Provide an opportunity to articulate complex ideas in both verbal and written format
  • Provide the experience of working closely with a supervisor on a project and preparing a major project to meet a deadline
  • Provide experience in devising, researching and delivering an individual topic of study in an extended thesis of approx. 15,000 words

Areas of Study

An Honours year for the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics is available in the following areas:

  • Economics
  • Philosophy
  • Politics

Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:

CLO Description
1 Independently plan and execute a research-based project or piece of scholarship that demonstrates in-depth understanding and critical analysis of areas in the Humanities and a discipline specific area of Politics, Philosophy or Economics;
2 Demonstrate advanced theoretical knowledge and critically reflect on, synthesise and evaluate information, problems, concepts and theories;
3 Communicate a coherent and sustained argument, explaining and disseminating research results and conclusions;
4 Apply an advanced knowledge of research, research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others, to independently plan and execute a substantial piece of research.

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (Honours), a candidate must successfully complete at least 48 credit points.

The program consists of 50% coursework and 50% research work. The research component takes the form of a research thesis completed under the supervision of an academic.

Full-time Study

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
Both Subjects:
LHA 401 The Writer: Critic, Analyst, Voice 12
LHA 480 Thesis 24
Plus ONE of the following, depending on your area of study:
PHIL470 Research Methods in Philosophy 12
PAIS470 Research in Politics and International Studies 12
*Economics subject   12

Part-time Study

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
All Three Subjects:
LHA 401 The Writer: Critic, Analyst, Voice 12
LHA 482 Thesis (part-time) 12
LHA 482 Thesis (part-time) 12
Plus ONE of the following, depending on your area of study:
PHIL470 Research Methods in Philosophy 12
PAIS470 Research in Politics and International Studies 12
*Economics subject   12

 *For Honours in Economics, please contact the Faculty of Business to discuss an appropriate Economics subject and study plan.

 Click on subject codes in the above course structure for information on sessions of offer for each subject. To find out specific information on timetables, tutorials, and classes, visit the Timetable page

Honours Information

The Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts Honours Guide provides detailed information on all Honours courses and can be accessed from the LHA Honours Programs page.

Students are advised to refer to the University of Wollongong's Code of Practice - Honours.

Honours Grades are calculated in accordance with the University's University’s General Course Rules.

Other Information

Further information is available via email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 31 October, 2018