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 for reason that you will be able to use within the differences of various cultures that clash with the globalization of economies. You will be able to resolve conflicts through debate, not just expressing your point of view, but rather to correctly argue where you stand. With this Bachelor’s degree, you will discover how the contents of political science, philosophy and economics intertwine and how you can apply this interdisciplinary knowledge in specific projects. During a semester abroad, you can deepen your skills at one of our partner universities.

Career Opportunities

• 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 (1^st and 2^nd 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 (3^rd and 4^th semester)
• 4 ECTS – Policy Simulation (3^rd and 4^th 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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