BA in Politics and Economics
University West
Key Information
Campus location
Trollhättan, Sweden
Languages
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Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
* Free of charge for EU/EES citizens
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Introduction
Ippe
The International Programme for Politics and Economics (IPPE) is a 3-year multidisciplinary Bachelor Degree programme (180 ECTS) that aims to provide knowledge, skills, and understanding to work in an international political-economic environment. IPPE educates and provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills suitable for political-economic oriented professions in public administration, organizations and private corporations that in different ways operate in an international environment.
Pedagogical approach
IPPE applies a liberal art inspired education with both out-of-class and in-class experiences, designed to develop the whole person academically, intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. IPPE uses a wide set of pedagogical tools to reach the overall goals of the programme. Apart from providing relevant knowledge and skills, IPPE strongly emphasizes the integration of ethnic and cultural diversity as well as issues of gender and sustainability.
Goals
IPPE includes a set of overall goals. Each study module comprehends a set of specific goals, which in different ways link to the overall goals of the programme. All outcomes are divided into three interlinked components. These components include; Knowledge & Learning that focus on the academic goals, Skills & Application that focuses on practical capability and leadership skills and Ethical Appreciation that acknowledge ethical and moral perspectives.
Work integrated learning
Work Integrated Learning is an integrated part of IPPE that provides the students with opportunities to put knowledge and skills into practice. Certain study modules consist of various forms of projects, evaluation, and analyses conducted in collaboration with the civil society. Work integrated learning components can also be conducted abroad, as part of the programme education.
Internationalisation
The international focus in IPPE is stressed throughout the education. IPPE has agreements and cooperates with a number of Universities in Europe, Africa, USA, Australia and Asia. The programme is given in English and at least one semester is studied outside Sweden. The students are also encouraged to conduct a final research project in an international environment. IPPE supplies the students with different forms of financial support for international studies and work practice. To strengthen the international focus at home, guest lecturers and foreign students participate in IPPE. Coming from different cultures and regions, with a wealth of experiences and perspectives, this diversity guarantees lively, stimulating discussions and student life. In all, IPPE provides students with the capability to professionally work over cultural as well as national borders to develop, implement and lead projects handling political-economic oriented issues.