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
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Visit programme websiteProgramme 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.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- 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)
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Nijmegen, Netherlands
Disciplines
Philosophy Political Science View 9 other Bachelors in Philosophy in NetherlandsExplore more key information
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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
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
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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
Make sure you meet all requirements
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents13812 EUR / year≈ 13812 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals2771 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
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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