Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics

The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics is a five-year double degree providing an accredited professional qualification in law, as well as a degree in politics, philosophy and economics. The program offers an innovative, high quality legal education with a social justice perspective and a real emphasis on hands-on experiences. It includes all the compulsory law subjects required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board for admission to the legal profession in Victoria and a wide range of law electives.

In the Politics Philosophy and Economics component, students will complete 16 subjects (240 credit points). The course is designed to develop your cognitive flexibility, social intelligence, resilience, curiosity and empathy - key attributes needed for effective leadership, decision making and analysis. The degree allows students to develop an in-depth knowledge of each PPE discipline, to understand the interrelationships between each PPE discipline, and to then apply this knowledge to real-world issues and challenges

CAREER OUTCOMES

This degree will equip individuals with knowledge relevant to policy-making and shaping opinion in contemporary society. Graduates will be well placed to undertake roles in government, project management, policy development and analysis and journalism and public interest lawyering