Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation - Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics

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Course summary

This unique double degree will take you on a unique philosophical adventure through some of the greatest intellectual and artistic masterpieces ever produced while equipping you to analyse complex contemporary philosophical, economic and political issues.

Throughout the Bachelor of Western Civilisation, you will philosophically reflect on questions about art, literature, science and religion while also investigating such topics as the nature of selfhood, truth, reason and wisdom. You will discover how great ideas and art can shape us - our understanding of ourselves and the world.

Your degree in politics, philosophy and economics will teach you to understand the complex interactions between economic and political factors that affect policy and decision-making in contexts ranging from local communities to international organisations.  

A double degree at UOW provides a world-class qualification in less time and at less cost than studying the two degrees separately. Having a double degree will give you a competitive advantage in a crowded job market.

Major options include:

  • Archaeology and ancient history
  • Chinese (Mandarin) for non-Chinese background students
  • Chinese (Mandarin) for character background students
  • Creative writing
  • English literatures
  • Environmental humanities
  • French
  • History
  • Indigenous studies
  • International relations
  • Japanese
  • Legal studies
  • Philosophy
  • Photography
  • Politics
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Politics
  • Philosophy
  • Economics

    • Course information

    Study area

    Arts & Humanities, Business

    Campus

    Wollongong

    Course Code

    3024

    ATAR-SR

    -

    Duration

    5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Cricos

    099638K

    UAC Code

    751903

    Admission, Key dates, and Fees

    A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

    For any specific advice or questions regarding an application, please contact the Future Students Team.

    Recent Secondary Education Admission Criteria These criteria may be used to gain admission to this course for students who are currently in year 12 or have recently completed their secondary education.

    Recent secondary education students can gain admission to this course via non-ATAR or ATAR-based options.

    NON-ATAR ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options students may be admitted on the basis of criteria other than ATAR.

    Non-ATAR admissions at UOW take an individual approach to understanding potential for academic success. Each student is assessed based on key qualities across academic readiness, motivation & passion, planning & persistence, and communication & collaboration.

    Early Admission

    Students may be admitted to this course via Early Admission.

    ATAR-BASED ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options, students may be admitted on the basis of ATAR or ATAR plus additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).

    Guaranteed entry selection ranks

    Other Admission Criteria

    VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.

    HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.

    WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    Entry into this course is based on a combination of a written submission (essay), an interview and academic performance. Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia. Assessment of eligibility also involves a written essay and participation in an interview process.
    In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications.

    ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

    The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

    English Test

    Overall Score

    Reading

    Writing

    Listening

    Speaking

    IELTS Academic

    8.5

    8.5

    8.5

    8.5

    8.5

    TOEFL (Internet-based)

    115

    29

    29

    29

    29

    UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Distinction (weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 75 in Academic Reading and Writing)
    Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

    FEES

    CAMPUS

    DELIVERY METHOD

    SESSION FEE*

    COURSE FEE*

    Wollongong

    On Campus

    $14,688 (2025)

    $146,880 (2025)

    * Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
    These fees are subject to change from year to year. The fees outlined in your Letter of Offer of Admission to the University are correct at the point of offer, but are indicative and subject to change without notice. The indicative total course tuition fee is an estimate, based on normal course length and progression and current course fees.

    Admission Profile


    INDICATIVE ENROLMENT


    STUDENT PROFILE

    This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2023.

    Applicant background

    2023 intake

    2023 intake (%)
    Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.

    -

    -
    Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.

    -

    -
    Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.

    -

    -

    Recent secondary education
    ATAR Only Students admitted only on the basis of ATAR including any applied adjustment factors.

    -

    -
    ATAR plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both ATAR and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).

    -

    -
    Other criteria only (non-ATAR) These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where ATAR was not a factor (e.g. UOW Early Admission).

    -

    -
    International students All other students.

    -

    -
    All students

    -

    -
    < 5: Number of students is less than 5
    N/A: Data not available for this item
    N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

    ATAR PROFILE

    This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘ATAR-based admission’.

    ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2023

    		 ATAR The unadjusted, raw ATARs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR. Selection Rank The ATARs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors.
    Highest rank to receive an offer

    -

    -
    Median rank to receive an offer

    -

    -
    Lowest rank to receive an offer

    -

    -
    < 5: Less than 5 ATAR-based offers made
    N/A: Data not available for this item
    N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)

    More Information

    For more information about UOW admission pathways, see UOW Admission Information.

    Key Dates

    SESSION

    CAMPUS

    SESSION DETAILS

    2025 Autumn

    Wollongong

    Orientation: 24 - 27 February 2025
    Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025

    Applications
    Applications are open from 17 June – 09 August (5pm AEST) 2024.

    Course Structure

    (Current year structure - subject to change)

    Course Handbook

    Why choose this course

    You will study the core of your liberal arts degree in a small cohort with some of the brightest students in Australia. Small classes will allow you to form a collective, cohesive and collegial community of inquiry. Your learning will also be enhanced by a program of invited talks by distinguished scholars.

    On graduating you will be a well-rounded free thinker, with the skills to be a passionate and socially responsible leader of tomorrow. You will be prepared for a career in a multicultural and globalised economy across many sectors such as civil society, business, government and academia.

    Career opportunities
    • Archiving and Librarianship
    • Art & Design
    • Arts
    • Business Development & Administration
    • Community & Social Services
    • Consultancy
    • Diplomacy
    • Education
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Government Policy
    • Healthcare Policy & Management
    • Heritage Specialist
    • Historian
    • Human Resources
    • Information Technology & Design
    • Journalism
    • Social Policy
    • Translation & Interpreting
    • Legal Work
    • Marketing & Advertising
    • Media & Publishing
    • Politics
    • Production and Management
    • Tourism and Hospitality
    • Writing

     

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