BA Programme in “Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Luiss University, Rome
The BA in “Politics, Philosophy and Economics” is a three-year interdisciplinary undergraduate program taught entirely in English (180 ECTS). It sets students on an international career path from day one, fostering knowledge of various disciplines – history, law, political science, sociology, economics, statistics, methodology of social research – and of how they impact on contemporary societies, with the possibility to specialize in the third year with three elective courses. Teaching is enhanced by data analysis and computer skills labs, soft-skills, the study of academic English, internships, and opportunities to study abroad. Students will also have to undertake the study of a mandatory second language between Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish, German and Russian (and Italian for foreign students).
Master Programme University of Bari, Italy
Students benefit from an academic community that includes some of the most renowned academics in their fields. Lecturers bring a blend of in-depth expertise and practical experience that provides students with a comprehensive education. In the PPE Master’s program in particular, this experience is enhanced by guest lecturers from universities in Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Austria and Spain, who contribute their unique perspectives and expertise. This international expertise enriches the learning experience and provides students with a globally oriented education.
The Uniba PPE program combines practical philosophy, politics, and economics to tackle global challenges like migrations, inequalities, and political radicalization. It’s designed for those who understand that contemporary problems demand a multifaceted approach. The University of Bari, a major educational institution in Southern Italy, attracts students worldwide. Bari’s unique position in the Mediterranean, rich in history and culture, provides an exceptional backdrop for learning and exploration.
The program extends over two semesters. Small classes, led by dedicated lecturers, encourage close supervision and interaction in a multicultural environment. Courses combine theoretical foundations with practical applications, prepare students for real-world challenges and encourage critical thinking. The exchange of ideas between students from the Balkans, Mediterranean and Northern Europe creates a vibrant intellectual community. Students from other parts of the world enrich this dialog with their unique perspectives and contribute to a stimulating learning atmosphere. In designing this course, we have tried to combine the high degree of original interdisciplinarity – with many examples in Europe and the USA – with the particular geopolitical location of Bari in the Mediterranean region. Our aim is to prepare students for the diverse political and economic – but also social and legal – problems that arise from the meeting and sometimes the clash of cultures. Some of our courses deal with issues of political relations, religions, migrations and human rights in the Mediterranean region as far as they are related to the European Union. Particular attention is paid to the general framework of the ideas of our Mediterranean interlocutors in a philosophy course on the clash between Islam and liberal democracy and a politics course on the role of the Middle East in world politics. The Bari PPE is designed for students interested in combining a preparation in the fundamentals of economics with philosophically grounded studies involving important political issues such as globalization, climate change, social solidarity and migration flows. Those with an economics background in their undergraduate degree will broaden their range of interest and understanding by being exposed to political problems and philosophical methods of analysis and normative reflection.
The PPPA is a two-year Master’s degree jointly offered by the University of Milan and the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, as an advanced interdisciplinary programme offering a complete training in both philosophy and political science. The training is designed to enable students to acquire analytical tools and skills for critically interpreting complex issues of public importance and assessing their normative implications. The programme provides both a solid theoretical background and a practical sense of the challenges associated with current political, economic and cultural phenomena and trends. The curriculum includes a common core of courses in moral, political and social philosophy, political science and other social sciences. In the second year, students are free to design their own curriculum, choosing from a wide range of courses. At the end of the programme, students can choose to obtain a Master’s degree in either Philosophy or Political Science.
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