Student review [#27788] for Law and Politics, Philosophy and Economics
at Australian National University

Law and Politics, Philosophy and Economics is a double degree you can study at the ANU. It is a fantastic course that combines a legal understanding with a broader insight into different elements of society. The programme is 5 years long at a minimum.

There are a number of mandatory minimum courses during the first 2 years of the degree. This reduces the flexibility offered to students but is designed to give a base understanding of the different areas covered in each course. These mandatory courses are introductory and less interesting than electives, but upon their completion, a number of other classes are offered that allow students to target areas of their particular interest.

I have found that while these degrees are not directly complementary in terms of the courses they have in common, there is a significant benefit to studying them together in terms of understanding how society is structured from a socio-economic and legal basis.

The main negative of the degree is that there is a lack of information provided about what the courses actually entail. Moreover, the courses are restrictive initially in what they offer.

Individual classes vary in terms of what they offer and how good they are. Generally, the courses are high quality with tutors often being former students or professionals in the various fields being taught. This means that real-world and university experience is offered to students as they complete their studies.