Bachelor in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE)
Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University (FSV UK)
Key Information
Campus location
Prague, Czech Republic
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 7,000 / per year
Application deadline
30 Apr 2024
Earliest start date
Oct 2024
Introduction
Modeled on the Oxford PPE (BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics), the Prague BA in PPE is an English language undergraduate study program. It allows students to explore foundations of domestic and international politics and economics in a manner that is underpinned by philosophical rigor and includes courses aimed at fostering critical thinking about social developments in the world and sensitivity to ethical challenges in political decision-making in the environment marked by cultural diversity, economic inequality, and conflicts of the objectives of the agents.
By equipping students with diverse tools of rational analysis of the complex social realities of our time, PPE develops exceptional problem solving and critical thinking abilities useful not only to future politicians, diplomats, public servants, human rights activists, and journalists but also to future financiers, industrialists and to a range of other careers and activities which require drawing connections among political, economic, social and cultural phenomena. Since all compulsory courses have to be taken during the first three semesters of the program, from the fourth semester onwards students can choose one of three available study tracks: Politics & Philosophy, Economics & Politics, or Philosophy & Economics. After completing the third semester of their studies, students may also apply for admission into a double degree program run in cooperation with the University of Bayreuth.
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Due to its interdisciplinary character, BA in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) equips students with diverse tools of analysis of social phenomena and develops exceptional problem-solving abilities useful to future politicians, diplomats, public servants, local government officials, researchers, and policy analysts, journalists, NGO activists, but also financiers. The ability to appreciate the importance of cultural factors for analysis of political processes is enhanced by the fact that the student body is highly diverse, enriching the class discussions with different sensitivities, and enabling students to learn how to feel comfortable and function effectively in an international milieu.