The PPE major consists of sixteen papers in the core disciplines (three required economics papers, one required core seminar, and twelve remaining papers as listed below).
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in PPE
A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in PPE includes these sixteen papers plus four further papers.
See the programme requirements in the table below.
The PPE BA may be combined with a number of other courses of study. Students are encouraged to consider pursuing a minor or a diploma in a foreign language. Many PPE students pursue double degrees in law, the sciences, or other disciplines. The PPE degree may also include a term of international exchange study.
Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) in PPE
A Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BASc) in PPE includes these sixteen papers plus at least twelve papers in a sciences major.
See the programme requirements for the BASc in PPE.
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in PPE
A Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in PPE includes these sixteen papers plus four core commerce papers.
See the programme requirements in the table below.
Programme requirements
Bachelor of Arts (BA) majoring in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | BSNS 113 Economic Principles and Policy ECON 112 Principles of Economics 2 One 100-level PHIL paper (PHIL 103 Ethical Issues, recommended) One 100-level POLS paper (POLS 102 New Zealand Politics - Introduction, recommended) | 18 18 18 18 |
| 200-level | PHPE 201 Political Economy 1: Method, Philosophy, Applications ECON 201 Microeconomics or ECON 271 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory One further 200-level ECON paper One 200-level PHIL paper One 200-level POLS paper one further 200-level ECON, PHIL or POLS papers | 18 18 18 18 18 18 |
| 300-level | Six 300-level ECON, PHIL, PHPE, or POLS papers, including at least one paper in each of Economics, Philosophy, and Politics. CLAS 340 may be substituted for one 300-level PHIL paper, and CLAS 346 may be substituted for one 300-level POLS paper. | 108 |
| Plus | 72 further points which may be taken from outside Arts | 72 |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) majoring in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | BSNS 113 Economic Principles and Policy ECON 112 Principles of Economics 2 PHIL 105 Critical Thinking One 100-level POLS paper (POLS 102 New Zealand Politics - Introduction, recommended) BSNS 111 Business and Society, BSNS 112 Interpreting Business Data, BSNS 114 Financial Decision Making, BSNS 115 Accounting and Information Systems – must normally be taken in first year of study. | 18 18 18 18 72 |
| 200-level | PHPE 201 Political Economy 1: Method, Philosophy, Applications ECON 201 Microeconomics or ECON 271 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory One further 200-level ECON paper One 200-level PHIL paper One 200-level POLS paper one further 200-level ECON, PHIL or POLS papers | 18 18 18 18 18 18 |
| 300-level | MANT 331 Business Ethics Five 300-level ECON, PHIL, PHPE, or POLS papers, including at least two papers in Economics and at least one paper in each of Philosophy and Politics. CLAS 340 may be substituted for one 300-level PHIL paper. | 18 90 |
| Every programme must include BSNS 111-115. At least three of these papers must be passed before enrolling in any 200-level Commerce paper, and all must normally be passed before enrolling in any 300-level Commerce paper. For single-degree BCom students, all five must be attempted in the first year of study or equivalent. STAT 110 or STAT 115 will be accepted as an alternative to BSNS 112 as a required paper or as part of the major subject requirements or as a prerequisite when: (a) the paper has been passed before the student has enrolled for a BCom degree; or (b) a student is enrolling for both a BCom and another degree for which STAT 110 or STAT 115 is required. | ||
| Total | 360 |
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