BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics 48 months Undergraduate Program By Central European University |Top Universities
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Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

7,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program 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

Program 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

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

7,000 EUR
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International Students

7,000 EUR
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More programs from the university

CEU offers three interdisciplinary undergraduate programs in the social sciences and humanities:


• Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)  • Culture, Politics and Society (CPS) • Quantitative Social Sciences (QSS) 

  Entry requirements for undergraduate programs at CEU are as follows:

• Completed online application form • High school records • Proof of English proficiency • CV • Application essay • Letter of motivation • Letter of recommendation • Evidence of mathematical competence (only for the Quantitative Social Sciences program) • Interview (finalists only)

The tuition fee for all students at an undergraduate level is €7,000 per year.

Find out about special funding available at the undergraduate level here.

Special funding includes:

• Program scholarships • Presidential Scholar Award (which covers part of the tuition fee throughout the four years of BA studies as follows):

  1. Year 1: €500
  2. Year 2: €1,000
  3. Year 3: €1,500
  4. Year 4: €2,000

The application deadline for financial aid is February 1st.

Scholarships also include:

  • Partial Tuition Award
  • Presidential Scholar Award
  • External financial support and scholarship opportunities

Students may also benefit from external financial support and scholarship opportunities

In order to apply, applicants need to complete and submit the online application form on the CEU website, along with the required application documents.

CEU offers 35 master’s and 12 doctoral programs in a wide range of fields:


• Cognitive Science • Economics and Business • Environmental Sciences and Policy • Gender Studies • History • International Relations • Legal Studies • Medieval Studies • Nationalism Studies • Network and Data Science • Philosophy • Political Science • Public Policy • Sociology and Social Anthropology

Find out about graduate entry requirements here.

General admissions requirements for graduate programs:

• Completed online application form • Proof of English proficiency • Letters of recommendation • CV • Bachelor’s/master’s degree • Academic records

Program-specific requirements for graduate programs:
• Academic writing (statement of purpose, research proposal, academic essay on a given subject or writing sample) • Some programs at the Department of Economics and Business require GRE or GMAT scores as an entry condition. Alternatively, candidates may take the CEU Math Test.

The tuition fee for the majority of CEU master’s programs is €12,000 per year. Joint programs charge different fees established in cooperation with partner universities.

Special funding and scholarships are available at graduate level – granted on the basis of academic merit and financial need. 

Financial aid is granted on the basis of academic merit. CEU scholarships are available for most of our programs. Please make sure to check your future program's website before you start your application.

The CEU Master's Scholarships may cover various amounts of the  tuition fee  and provide health insurance coverage.

In addition, it may also include a monthly stipend to assist with housing and living costs.

CEU Master’s Excellence Scholarship  - 1,000 EUR/month

CEU Master's Distinction Scholarship  - 750 EUR/month

CEU Master's Scholarship  - 500 EUR/month

CEU Master's Partial Scholarship  - 300 EUR/month


Application deadline for financial aid: February 1


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