BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Central European University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

7,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PhilosophyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Accredited in the U.S. and Austria , BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) offers rigorous training in all three disciplines of philosophy, politics and economics. The program is inspired by the well-established degree created in Oxford over a hundred years ago. In the politics courses, you will learn to think critically about different political and social structures; in philosophy, you will address fundamental questions about reality and our place in it; and in economics you will learn about the principles that govern the production and allocation of resources.

 

The PPE program is multi-disciplinary — you will get a thorough training in at least two of the three PPE disciplines. At the beginning of the program, you receive a solid foundation in all three disciplines, and as you progress through the program, you are offered an increasing amount of choice in terms of orientation and focus. You can also do serious interdisciplinary work in your BA thesis or your capstone project, and you can take courses from outside the PPE framework, which can offer contrasting or more interdisciplinary perspectives on the topics you are interested in. These include a number of electives, which range from Human Rights through Environmental Science to Nationalism Studies.

 

Possible majors and minors:

  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Economics

 

Electives:

  • Environmental Science 
  • Gender Studies 
  • Cultural Heritage 
  • Human Rights 
  • International Relations 
  • History 
  • Nationalism Studies 
  • Sociology and Social Anthropology 
  • Visual Theory and Practice

The program both integrates into the European-wide Bologna system and offers the best of the American undergraduate education system.  After successful completion of a four-year BA, you will have an Austrian and an American BA degree.

 

EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES

 

In the third year, you’ll have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities in Europe or in the United States. Options include: Sciences Po in Paris, Bocconi University in Milan, London School of Economics, the Stockholm School of Economics and Bard College in New York State and in Berlin

 

SPARK YOUR CAREER

 

Continuing in graduate school in:

  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Economics
  • International Relations
  • Public Policy
  • Sociology
  • Business 

Possible careers in:

  • Financial world 
  • Politics
  • Finance
  • Think tanks
  • Public Service
  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Media
  • International development
  • IGOs e.g. United Nations
  • Law, education, journalism
  • Charity sector

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Accredited in the U.S. and Austria , BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) offers rigorous training in all three disciplines of philosophy, politics and economics. The program is inspired by the well-established degree created in Oxford over a hundred years ago. In the politics courses, you will learn to think critically about different political and social structures; in philosophy, you will address fundamental questions about reality and our place in it; and in economics you will learn about the principles that govern the production and allocation of resources.

 

The PPE program is multi-disciplinary — you will get a thorough training in at least two of the three PPE disciplines. At the beginning of the program, you receive a solid foundation in all three disciplines, and as you progress through the program, you are offered an increasing amount of choice in terms of orientation and focus. You can also do serious interdisciplinary work in your BA thesis or your capstone project, and you can take courses from outside the PPE framework, which can offer contrasting or more interdisciplinary perspectives on the topics you are interested in. These include a number of electives, which range from Human Rights through Environmental Science to Nationalism Studies.

 

Possible majors and minors:

  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Economics

 

Electives:

  • Environmental Science 
  • Gender Studies 
  • Cultural Heritage 
  • Human Rights 
  • International Relations 
  • History 
  • Nationalism Studies 
  • Sociology and Social Anthropology 
  • Visual Theory and Practice

The program both integrates into the European-wide Bologna system and offers the best of the American undergraduate education system.  After successful completion of a four-year BA, you will have an Austrian and an American BA degree.

 

EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES

 

In the third year, you’ll have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities in Europe or in the United States. Options include: Sciences Po in Paris, Bocconi University in Milan, London School of Economics, the Stockholm School of Economics and Bard College in New York State and in Berlin

 

SPARK YOUR CAREER

 

Continuing in graduate school in:

  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Economics
  • International Relations
  • Public Policy
  • Sociology
  • Business 

Possible careers in:

  • Financial world 
  • Politics
  • Finance
  • Think tanks
  • Public Service
  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Media
  • International development
  • IGOs e.g. United Nations
  • Law, education, journalism
  • Charity sector

Admission Requirements

6.5+
88+
180+
27+
59+
Academic records; Proof of English proficiency; Other supporting documents; Curriculum vitae; Application essay; Letter of motivation; Letter of recommendation; CEU Application Form; Application fee; and Finalist interviews.

4 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
7,000 EUR
International
7,000 EUR

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