B2047 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Double degree courses include the features of the component double degree courses, except that electives may be reduced.

Bachelor of Commerce

The Bachelor of Commerce is a comprehensive course, structured in four. In this double degree course you complete:

Part A. Core studies

These studies will provide you with a broad foundation for your study of commerce and expose you to several commerce disciplines. This will contribute breadth to your knowledge of commerce and address the graduate course outcomes. It will also give you the opportunity to learn more about each discipline before finalising your choice of major.

Part B. Major studies (excludes Economics)

Your major studies will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of your major area of study.

Part C. Capstone studies

This is designed to consolidate the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the study of your course.

Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics

The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics course is a specialist course, structured in four parts. In this double degree you complete the following parts:

Part A. Core studies

These studies will enable you to develop a foundational understanding of politics, philosophy and economics as a complex phenomenon, its social, economic and political impact, and the advantages and limitations associated with different strategies to address it and the perspectives you need to make a real impact.

Part B. Foundation studies and Part C. Specialist studies

These studies will provide in-depth knowledge of the specific facet of PPE that comprises your specialisation, providing you with the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge needed to critically analyse, communicate and apply your disciplinary knowledge.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

You must complete 192 points, of which 96 points from the Bachelor of Commerce (including all the requirements in Parts A, B and C for the single degree) and 96 points are from the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics  (including all the requirements in Parts A, B and C for the single degree).

In this double degree, you will complete your Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (A2010) specialisation and one major in the Bachelor of Commerce (B2001). Where you have space in your degree you may complete an additional major. Some majors, minors and specialisations include the same units. Where this occurs, up to 12 credit points may be shared between:

• two majors; or

• a major and a minor; or

• a specialisation and a major or minor.

Note: Units can only count toward one minor. They cannot be shared across multiple minors.

Core unit overlap:

In a double degree, some core units may appear in both courses. Where the same core units are required in both components of the double degree, you must complete other units in their place. In this double degree, ECC1000 is a core unit in both single degrees. In the Commerce component, you must replace ECC1000 with a 6 credit point Economics elective at any level.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise specified.

Commerce component (96 credit points)

You must complete 96 credit points, including all of the requirements in Part A, Part B and Part C, for the Bachelor of Commerce.

Notes:

If you are completing the Accounting major as part of this double degree, you must meet the course requirements that apply to the single Commerce degree to ensure you meet the requirements for professional accounting accreditation. To meet these requirements, you can complete ECX2953 in Part A in place of ECC1000. If you complete ECX2953, you will not be required to complete ECC1100.

You are not permitted to take the Economics major or minor under the Bachelor of Commerce of this double degree.

Politics, Philosophy and Economics component (96 credit points)

You must complete 96 credit points from Part A, Part B and Part C as described in the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics.