Bond University's Bachelor of Policy, Philosophy and Economics is a two-year degree, split into six semesters, taught on campus at the Gold Coast. Admission is based on an ATAR of 70 or an IB Diploma score of 25, and international tuition is AUD 25,040 per semester for 2026 and AUD 26,200 per semester for 2027.
Program snapshot
- Qualification: Bachelor Degree, program code HS-20047.
- CRICOS code: 0101956.
- Study area: International Relations, Politics, and Arts.
- Duration: 2 years, or 6 semesters.
- Mode and location: On-campus at the Gold Coast Campus.
- What it covers: a multi-disciplinary program with subjects from the Faculty of Law, Bond Business School and Faculty of Society & Design, giving a broad view of policy, philosophy and economic issues.
Start dates
The program lists four on-campus intakes at the Gold Coast Campus:
- September 2026
- January 2027
- May 2027
- September 2027
Credit points and degree structure
The degree totals 240 credit points. Of these, 190 are compulsory subject credit points, which are the essential subjects. The other 50 are elective credit points, which let you tailor the degree. All 240 points can be completed in 2 years (6 semesters).
Tuition for international students
| Entry year | Per semester | Total program |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | AUD 25,040 | AUD 150,240 |
| 2027 | AUD 26,200 | AUD 157,200 |
Bond describes these fees as a guide only. They vary with the subjects you choose and the year you start, and the fee that applies is the one for your year of entry.
Academic entry requirements
Bond sets two academic benchmarks:
- ATAR: 70, using an Australian Year 12 qualification or equivalent Selection Rank.
- IB Diploma: 25, based on the IB Diploma and total aggregate score achieved.
Bond also runs an early entry scheme for Year 12 students in Australia and Year 13 students in New Zealand. Students in the final year of secondary school there can apply for an offer before they finish their studies or sit their final exams.
English language requirements
Bond's page lists IELTS Academic and PTE Academic scores:
- IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, with no sub-score below 6.0.
- PTE Academic: overall 58, with no Communicative Score below 50.
TOEFL iBT is also listed as an accepted test.
Entry by home country
The program page includes entry pathways by country. For China, the listed qualification is the National College Entrance Examinations (Gao Kao). For Taiwan, it is the Senior High School Leaving Certificate (with Pass) plus GSAT.
Before you apply
Intakes, fees and entry scores can change from year to year. Treat the figures above as Bond's published information, and confirm the figures for your intake year with us through this account before you plan your application.