PPE (M. A.) – Philosophy, Politics and Economics

The Master’s Degree for Future Leaders and Executives

Do you want to change the world for the better?

Over 40 years of excellence!
Germany’s first private university.

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Study PPE at Witten/Herdecke University

Where change starts

We at Witten/Herdecke University think that interdisciplinarity and interculturality are the keys to surmount current and future difficulties.

Therefore, we want to give you as an international student the opportunity to gain knowledge on a wide-spread level – by joining our PPE Master’s Degree Programme consisting of three crucial disciplines.

Join us now and let us combine our global knowledge of philosophy, politics and economics to tackle the real world’s problems – altogether.

PPE – Your Master’s Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Our society is currently confronted with hardships that cannot be overcome by simply applying non-global old-fashioned strategies.

Intercontinental migration, climate change, economic inequality, ethnic wars and political radicalisation are challenges that need more than a retrospective glance at what has been done before.

That is why we have designed the
PPE Master Programme
a combination of three disciplines merged into one ground-breaking study-course able to provide you with the solutions for our tomorrow.

Structure and Modules

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Compulsory Modules
15 ECTS

Advanced methods

Compulsory Modules
30 ECTS

Basics for PPE

Studium fundamentale
15 ECTS

Thursday is Stufu-day at Witten/Herdecke University. On this day, you will meet students of all faculties and enhance your skills in liberal arts and humanities including history, music, dancing, sculpting, theatre, and literature. You will also improve your abilities in several soft skills as well as in group dynamics and communication.

Having been the first of its kind in Germany, the Studium fundamentale at Witten/Herdecke University has been celebrated as ‘groundbreaking’ by the Mercator foundation.

Design your own study profile

Witten’s PPE students are as diverse as their interests and expectations regarding the programme. We are therefore committed to provide you with the opportunity to design your course contents in line with your interests. Hence, you will be able to set your own priorities while also having the chance of getting involved in further developing our curriculum.

Elective modules are an essential part of our PPE programme. They consist of majors from the disciplines of philosophy, politics and economics, as well as of free elective modules.

Many of our students are particularly interested in development and development policy. The PPE master degree programme thus includes a major in ‘Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Development’, approaching this topic from interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives.

As a student you may choose from the following majors:

INDIVIDUAL
Individual profile 40 ECTS

MAJOR
Topics at the interface of philosophy, politics and economics

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PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS AND ECONOMICS OF DEVELOPMENT

5 ECTS per module

The Major Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Development includes, but is not limited to, the following core subject areas:

  • Development Economics and Politics
  • Institutional Economics: Institutions, Growth and Development
  • International Political Economy
  • Democracy and Dictatorship
  • Global Justice and the Global South
  • Research Colloquium Development Studies, in cooperation with the German Development Institute (DIE)
  • Current Issues and Further Questions

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

5 ECTS per module

The Major International Economics includes, but is not limited to, the following core subject areas:

  • Behavioural Economics
  • Institutional Economics
  • Advanced Micro- and Macroeconomics
  • The International Financial System
  • Current Issues and Further Questions
 

INTERNATIONAL POLITICS

5 ECTS per module

The Major International Politics includes, but is not limited to, the following core subject areas:

  • Foreign Policy
  • Global Governance
  • Security
  • International Political Economy
  • International Organizations

PHILOSOPHY AND SOCIETY

5 ECTS per module

The Major Philosophy and Society includes, but is not limited to, the following core subject areas:

  • Game Theory and Social Structure
  • Advanced Philosophy of Economics
  • Ethics and Society
  • History of Economic Ideas in the Context of Social Philosophy
  • Current Issues and Further Questions
You need at least a set of 8 modules with a minimum total of 40 ECTS

Master Module 20 ECTS
(Topic according to chosen major)

Master thesis

free elective

Master thesis

philosophy

Master thesis

politics

Master thesis

economics

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Full career support

throughout the semesters by our support.

Affordable international studies and living costs

compared to other countries

Learn in small groups

with no more than 25 students.

Second master degree for free

because you only have to pay for your first master degree

Frequent lecturer meetings and an international office

for boosting your learning progress

Study in the Centre of Europe

As the oldest private university in Germany we have a strong history of academic excellence.

This fits perfectly into the cultural landscape of Europe and the Ruhr Area of Germany.

Knowledge

Curriculum with a new democratic approach

that allows you to co-decide what to learn

One degree programme - 3 disciplines

to get knowledge in philosophy, politics and economics

Three courses with multitudes of subjects

to gain knowledge in a wide range of topics

Experience

Adventure in a foreign country

with a short distance to all metropols in Europe

Opportunity to discover European cultures

since Germany is surrounded by 8 different countries

Gather new perspectives

with students from other study programmes like management, ethics, medicine or psychology

Community

Global network of professionals

you can connect and work with

International team of professionals

enable you to join the international PPE network

Melting pot of students from various cultures

you will stay in contact with for the rest of your life

If you think this could suit you, then request further details about Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Witten/Herdecke University now!

Over 40 years of excellence!
Germany’s first private university.

Witten / Herdecke University:
Voted the most popular university on StudyCheck.

Which university is the best choice?
We belong to the TOP 5 in Germany.