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 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

• 4 ECTS – Global Economy
• 4 ECTS – Cultural Studies
• 4 ECTS – Civil Society: Ethics, Culture, Society
• 5 ECTS – Introduction in Philosophy
• 5 ECTS – Introduction in Political Science
• 8 ECTS – Introduction to Scientific Research Methods
• 4 ECTS – English / German as a Foreign Language 1.1
• 4 ECTS – Sustainable Development
• 6 ECTS – Introduction into Political Philosophy
• 6 ECTS – Introduction in Strategic Practice
• 6 ECTS – Foreign Policy Analysis
• 4 ECTS – English / German as a Foreign Language 1.2

Politics, Philosophy and Economics – second year – 60 ECTS

• 6 ECTS – Area Studies
• 6 ECTS – Anthropology
• 6 ECTS – Conflict Resolution
• 6 ECTS – Community Project
• 6 ECTS – Foreign Language 2.1
• 6 ECTS – International Collaboration
• 6 ECTS – Contemporary Society
• 6 ECTS – Elective
• 6 ECTS – International Community Project
• 6 ECTS – Foreign Language 2.2 or Host Language

Politics, Philosophy and Economics – third year – 60 ECTS

• 6 ECTS – Economic Institutionalism
• 6 ECTS – Ethics… and Globalization / and Sustainability / in Practice
• 6 ECTS – Justice, Human and Constitutional Rights
• 6 ECTS – Social Impact and Empowerment
• 6 ECTS – Foreign Language 2.3
• 18 ECTS – Internship
• 12 ECTS – Bachelor Thesis including its Defense

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