Highlights
Tuition fee
13812 EUR / year
2771 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
13812 EUR / year
2771 EUR / year
Unknown
Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
Unknown
Start date
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Campus location
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Campus location
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Are you interested in how our thinking about the world helps shape the world? If you are fascinated by the ideas that determine the course of humanity, then Philosophy, Politics and Society might be the perfect fit for you.

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Overview

The Philosophy, Politics and Society course from Radboud University is a uniquely issue-oriented philosophy programme. The first year consists of four extensive introductory courses on the rich history of Western philosophy, four systematic courses on political philosophy, ethics, metaphysics & philosophical anthropology, and the philosophy of science plus four courses that teach you academic skills and methods.

Your second and third year are organised around modules that consist of three courses each. Modules focus on specific themes including global justice, human rights, digital technology and ecological challenges. You select the modules that best suit your interests from a wide selection. You also write your Bachelor's thesis in your third year.

Career opportunities:

A combination of a PPS Bachelor's and a Master's tailored to your interests gives you access to a range of fields and professions. Studying philosophy is excellent preparation for a career in policy analysis, journalism, politics, consultancy, public administration, or government. For your future employers, think of:

  • Local, national, and international governments

  • Businesses varying from start-ups to multinationals

  • NGOs and charity organizations

  • Media organizations

  • Think tanks and institutes for policy analysis

  • Education and academic research

Programme Structure

The Philosophy, Politics and Society Bachelor's programme takes three years to complete and prepares you for the PPS Master's programme, a two-year Research Master in Philosophy, or a one-year Master’s programme in Philosophy or a related discipline in the humanities or social sciences.

Your first year consists of three extensive introductory courses on the rich history of Western philosophy; six systematic courses on Political Philosophy, Ethics, Metaphysics, Philosophical Anthropology, Philosophy of Science and Social- & Cultural Philosophy; plus three courses that teach you academic methods and skills. 

Your second and third year are organized around modules that consist of three courses each. In your third year, you write your bachelor thesis.

During your Bachelor's programme, you will also have the opportunity to go abroad for your studies, internship and/or thesis. 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • 1 April: non-EU/EEA students (with housing assistance)
  • 1 May: EU/EEA students (with housing assistance)
  • 1 July: EU/EEA students (without housing assistance)

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
PTE Academic
61
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Nijmegen, Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
PTE Academic
61
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you have completed, or are about to complete, a study programme outside of the Netherlands, then your diploma will be assessed on an individual basis. Depending on your diploma, you may receive requests for further information during the application procedure.

To study PPS (Philosophy, Politics and Society), you need to be proficient in English. The accepted English language tests and scores are the following:

  • IELTS Academic with overall score ≥6.5 and all sub-scores ≥6.0
  • TOEFL iBT with overall score ≥4.5 and subscores reading and speaking ≥4, listening and writing ≥4.5 or overall score ≥90 and all subscores ≥20
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced with overall score ≥176 and all subscores ≥169
  • Cambridge C2 Proficiency with overall score ≥180 and all subscores ≥169
  • PTE Academic with overall score of ≥ 61 and all subscores ≥ 56
  • LanguageCert Academic with overall score of ≥ 70 and subscores: listening ≥ 59; reading ≥ 62, writing ≥ 68; speaking ≥ 68

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    13812 EUR / year
    ≈ 13812 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    2771 EUR / year
    ≈ 2771 EUR / year

Additional Details

  • Statutory tuition fee €2,771.00 per year 
  • Institutional tuition fee EU/EEA €9,427.00 per year 
  • Institutional tuition fee non-EU/EEA €13,812.00 per year 

Living costs

Nijmegen

Netherlands
800 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Unfortunately, we do not offer scholarships for Bachelor's programmes, only for students following Master's programmes.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Philosophy, Politics and Society.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Radboud Scholarship Programme

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Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2027
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
Need-based

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 May 2027
The Sapiente TECH Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Sapiente Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
Merit-based

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The Smooth Movers
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
NL Scholarship
Merit-based

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Association of Universities in the Netherlands
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based

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StudyCorgi
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pearl Lemon
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
WMI Scholars Program
Merit-based

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Wells Mountain Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based

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International Bipolar Foundation
Location not available

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