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BPPE1000: Introduction to PPE

2025 unit information

This introductory unit of study presents students with fundamental concepts in philosophy and political science and shows how each discipline can help to inform the other. From this foundation, it examines real-world problems-such as climate change, migration, global governance, and First Nations reconciliation-that require an interdisciplinary lens for resolution. Emphasis is placed on enhancing critical thinking abilities and essay writing skills, empowering students to tackle multifaceted issues with rigour, intellectual depth, and creativity.

Unit details and rules

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Arts and Social Sciences

Study level Undergraduate
Academic unit Social and Political Sciences
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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24 credit points of 1000-level UoS
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

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Semester 2 2025
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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