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Philosophy, Politics and Economics - PPE (B.A.) at University of Duisburg-Essen

University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary programme teaching philosophy, political science and socio-economics together, for students who want to understand present-day challenges from more than one perspective.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities / Faculty of Social Sciences / Mercator School of Management  |  Department: Institutes of Philosophy, Political Science and Socio-Economics  |  Duration: 6 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Essen and Duisburg campuses  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Duisburg und Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Introductory basic modules in each of the three disciplines, taught by staff from the institutes of Philosophy, Political Science and Socio-Economics.

Career pathways

Graduates are all-rounders in the humanities and social sciences with many career options or can start a specialised master's.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (not the Fachhochschulreife) or recognised equivalent; qualified professionals can also gain access. Admission restricted (numerus clausus).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-due.de/de/studium/bewerbung.php

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