Politics, Philosophy and Economics – PPE (B.A.)

Bachelor’s degree program

You are interested in economics – but not one that is limited to mathematics. You know that the world is more than simple cost-benefit analyses that ignore people and nature. You’ve always wondered why economists are constantly asked about crises in the media, while philosophers and political scientists are never asked for a solution. You are longing for answers to the questions of fair coexistence and fair trade. You strive to find a different approach to an economic system that brings sustainable prosperity for all.

With this study program, you will learn to use politics as a practical tool of reason to manage cultural differences as economies globalize. You will be able to resolve conflicts through debate, not only by expressing your own views but also by correctly arguing where you stand. With this degree program, discover how the contents of political science, philosophy and economics intertwine and how you can apply this interdisciplinary knowledge in concrete projects. During a semester abroad, you can deepen your skills at one of our partner universities.

Career options

• Consultant
• Diplomat
• Political advisor
• PR specialist
• Politician
• Civil servant

Head of degree program

Prof. Dr. Robert Lepenies

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Study structure: Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Every module on the Politics, Philosophy and Economics course at Karlshochschule opens up a new and exciting world for me. When I look at the module overview, I also discover how the content of my degree program is meaningfully interlinked and how Politics, Philosophy and Economics is thus revealed to me as a whole.

Politics, Philosophy and Economics – Structure first year – 60 ECTS

• 6 ECTS – Introduction to International Relations
• 6 ECTS – Political Philosophy
• 6 ECTS – Global Economy
• 4 ECTS – Civil Society
• 8 ECTS – Introduction to Science and Empirical Research (^1st and^2nd semester)
• 4 ECTS – English / German as a Foreign Language 1.1
• 6 ECTS – Comparative Politics
• 6 ECTS – General Philosophy
• 6 ECTS – Introduction to Pluralist Economics
• 4 ECTS – Strategic Practice
• 4 ECTS – English / German as a Foreign Language 1.2

Politics, Philosophy and Economics – second year – 60 ECTS

• 6 ECTS – Sustainable Development
• 6 ECTS – Area Studies
• 6 ECTS – Economic Institutionalism
• 12 ECTS – Community Project and Social Impact (^3rd and^4th semester)
• 4 ECTS – Policy Simulation (^3rd and^4th semester)
• 4 ECTS – Foreign Language 2.1
• 6 ECTS – Autonomous Module
• 6 ECTS – Ethics
• 6 ECTS – Planetary Economics
• 4 ECTS – Foreign Language 2.2 or Host Language

Politics, Philosophy and Economics – third year – 60 ECTS

• 6 ECTS – Statistical Literacy
• 6 ECTS – Politics or Philosophy Elective
• 6 ECTS – Economics Elective
• 6 ECTS – International Project
• 6 ECTS – Foreign Language 2.3
• 18 ECTS – Internship
• 12 ECTS – Bachelor Thesis including its defense

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