Program Overview

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Humanities, Society, and Culture: Politics, Philosophy, and Economics

About the Program

The BA in Humanities, Society, and Culture: Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) combines political theory, ethical reasoning, and economic analysis to prepare students for careers in government, policy, law, and business. Graduates earn a globally recognized degree accredited in both the US and EU in just three years.

Accreditation

• WASC + NABHE
• Degree: Bachelor of Arts
• Duration: 3 years
• Location: Prague, CZ
• Tuition EU: 31,781 USD
• Tuition NON-EU: 36,679 USD
• Intake: Fall / Spring
• Deadline: Rolling Admission

About the Program

The Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) concentration offers a multidisciplinary approach to understanding society’s most pressing challenges. By integrating philosophy, political science, and economics, students develop critical thinking skills to analyze ethical issues, political systems, and economic policies.

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Society and Culture is a 3-year study program, following a modular structure. To graduate, students must accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses.

General Education Module

• Composition I
• Composition II
• Computer Information Systems
• Intro to Psychology
• One course from the following: Introduction to Sociology/Introduction to Economic Thought
• One course from the following: Comparative Religions/Introduction to Law/Political Philosophy I
• One course from the following: What is History? / World History I / World History II / European History I

Major Module

• Intro to Philosophy
• Introduction to Politics (Politics I)
• Intro to Social Theory
• Survey of Western Art
• Intercultural Communication
• Comparative Worldviews
• Social Science Research Methods
• Introduction to World Literature
• Language & The Mind
• One course from the following: European History II / European Literature I

Concentration Module

• Group A Philosophy – take 2 courses from the list
  • Philosophical Ethics
  • Philosophy & Society
  • Philosophy of Technology
  • Topic in Philosophy
  • Twentieth Century Social Theory
• Group B Politics – take 2 courses from the list
  • Comparative Politics
  • Political Economy
  • Political Philosophy I (if not taken as a major subject)
  • Political Philosophy II
  • Introduction to Law (if not taken as a major subject)
  • Political Psychology
• Group C Economics – take 2 courses from the list
  • Introduction to Economic Thought (if not taken as a major subject)
  • Introduction to Microeconomics
  • Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • EU Markets and Business Policies
• Group D History and International Relations – take 1 course from the list
  • World History II (if not taken as a major subject)
  • Race and Civil Rights in the USA
  • Britain and the World 1930 – 2016
  • Empire: British Imperialism and Colonialism
  • History of the Cold War
  • Introduction to International Organizations

Open Electives Module

Students can choose 3 elective courses offered by any AAU School.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the B.A. in Humanities, Society and Culture: Politics, Philosophy and Economics can expect to:

• Demonstrate broad knowledge of ideas & issues across the fields of art, literature, film, philosophy, religion, history, politics & sociology, anthropology, and psychology; demonstrate a broad knowledge of the theories, methods, and concepts in these areas.
• Use appropriate quantitative and qualitative research methods, concepts and theories
• Address and solve moderately complex theoretical and practical issues and problems in changing contexts
• Effectively communicate issues, problems, or dilemmas and their solutions
• Take effective and responsible action both individually and within a team
• Take into consideration diverse and changing socio-cultural contexts

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Humanities, Society and Culture: Politics, Philosophy, and Economics concentration thrive in multinational environments. As a graduate of this program, the student will be well-prepared to pursue further studies or embark on a global career across various sectors. Their skill set will be highly valued in today’s interconnected job market. Graduates pursue careers in such areas as:

• Policy Analysis
• Diplomacy
• EU institutions or European governance bodies
• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs)
• International organizations or transnational organizations
• Legal advising and assistance
• Mediation
• Social research and publishing
• Translation
• Academic and research institutions
• Education

Qualification Awarded

The degree awarded is concurrently recognized as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in the United States, as per AAU’s accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and as a Bakalář (Bc.) in the Czech Republic, as per AAU’s accreditation by the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NABHE). Graduates may select whether to use the U.S. post-nominal or the Czech pre-nominal title.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

AAU provides a wide range of scholarships, tuition discounts, and financial aid options to help make quality education more accessible. To learn more, please visit the dedicated Financial Aid and Scholarships page.