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

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The Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation requires a written application. Applications can be submitted via the application portal during the designated period, usually June - August each year.

You must upload an essay response with your application for it to be considered complete. Once assessed, eligible applicants will be invited to take part in a telephone interview with UOW. Please refer to the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation’s Course & Scholarships page for further instructions including application essay topics, submission deadlines and more information.

If you’re planning to study at UOW immediately after finishing your HSC, International Baccalaureate (IB), or an interstate equivalent, you can apply for Early Admission to this course. Applications can be submitted via the UOW Early Admission website during the designated period, usually June – August each year.

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Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

Student ?

Campus

Wollongong

ATAR-SR ?

Delivery ?

On Campus

Duration

5 years full-time, or part-time equivalent

Starts

Autumn 2025

Codes

CRICOS: 099638K
UOW: 3024

Overview

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 economicswill 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.

See the course handbook for more information.

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.

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following:

Major	Campus Availability
Economics	Wollongong (On Campus)
Philosophy	Wollongong (On Campus)
Politics	Wollongong (On Campus)

Careers

Business Development and Administration
Diplomacy
Economist
Foreign Affairs Advisor
Lobbyist
Political Advisor
Social Policy Development

Admissions information

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

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

Entry Requirements
Additional information

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.

Academic Entry Requirements
To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.
English Language 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.

Workload
Full-Time Study Load

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.
Credit for Prior Learning
If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus	Delivery method	Session fee*	Course fee*
Wollongong	On Campus	$16320 (2025)	$163200 (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. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

Autumn, 2025 at Wollongong

Indicative enrolment

The tables below contain information on the 2024 commencing student cohort, which indicates the likely profile of students for 2025.

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 2024.

Student profile table
Applicant background	2024 intake	2024 intake (%)
Higher education study	14	32%
Vocational education & training study	0	0%
Work & life experience	0	0%
Recent secondary education
ATAR Only	N/A	N/A
ATAR plus additional criteria	N/A	N/A
Other criteria only (non-ATAR)	30	68%
International students	0	0%
All students	44	100%

< 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 table
ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2024	ATAR	Selection Rank
Highest rank to receive an offer	N/A	N/A
Median rank to receive an offer	N/A	N/A
Lowest rank to receive an offer	N/A	N/A

< 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.

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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