Study Programmes Details

The BA in Economics, Politics, and Social Thought offers a comprehensive education in economics and politics, framed within a liberal arts context. Students gain advanced knowledge through core courses in these fields, complemented by a broad curriculum exploring key developments in intellectual and cultural history from ancient times to the present. The program includes elements of civic and social engagement and fosters the skills needed for independent research and presentation. Additionally, students can choose electives from various artistic and literary disciplines. The primary goal of the program is to integrate the study of social sciences with broader cultural, intellectual, and social contexts, promoting a thoughtful application of economic and political methods to address complex contemporary challenges.

Curriculum

Semester 1 & 2:

• Greek Civilization
• Medieval Literatures and Cultures
• Principles of Economics
• Mathematics
• Understanding Politics
• Comparative Politics
• Elective or German
• Elective or German

Semester 3 & 4:

• Renaissance Art and Thought
• Early Modern Science
• Microeconomics
• International Studies and Globalization
• Policy Analysis
• Macroeconomics
• Statistics
• Elective or German

Semester 5 & 6:

• Origins of Political Economy
• Modernism
• Major: Advanced Module
• Major: Advanced Module
• Elective or Internship
• Elective
• Elective

Semester 7 & 8:

• Research Seminar
• BA Thesis (ongoing)
• Major: Advanced Module
• Major: Advanced Module
• Major: Advanced Module
• Elective

Additional Information:

• Study Abroad: Option to study abroad for up to two semesters.
• Internship: Opportunity to complete an internship for academic credit.
• Language Requirement: Intermediate German (B1) proficiency needed by the end of the second year.

Academic Admission Requirements

To enroll, students must have a high school diploma (or equivalent). The application must include:

• Completed online application form
• Motivation statement
• Writing sample
• Two academic letters of recommendation from teachers
• Official transcripts
• Proof of advanced English proficiency for non-native speakers (details below)

Students are encouraged to submit a creative portfolio as supplementary material.

Language Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Accepted tests and minimum scores are:

• TOEFL iBT: 95
• TOEFL Essentials: 10
• IELTS Academic: 7.0
• Cambridge (CAE: A-C, CPE: A-C)
• Duolingo English Test: 120

Application Deadlines

• Spring Transfer: 15 October
• Early Action International Students: 1 November
• Regular Admission International Students: 15 January
• Fall Transfer: 15 February
• Final Application Deadline: 1 May (for EU/EEA citizens and residents of Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, UK, US)