Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Paphos, Cyprus
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
EUR 345 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* early admissions | June 31: regular admission
Key Summary
Introduction
The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) department at AUB-M teaches and researches from a multidisciplinary perspective the social, economic, and political issues and challenges facing our world in general and the eastern Mediterranean in particular. Research-wise, the department is focused on supporting and promoting multidisciplinary projects, themes, and initiatives that combine the three disciplines. Educationally, the PPE department offers a PPE degree that combines the rigorous tools and theories of political science and economics with normative philosophical analysis, to foster a broader vision and critical understanding of our institutions, practices, and policies at local, regional, and international levels. The department provides foundational courses in each of the three disciplines as well as a unique set of the gateway, bridging, and capstone courses designed for the PPE degree. After graduating, the PPE degree opens pathways for its alumni in graduate studies in various disciplines (development studies, economics, political science, international affairs, and moral/political philosophy). It also trains, equips, and prepares its alumni for careers in public service, political science, international organizations, and business. In line with AUB’s mission, the department promotes freedom of thought and respect for diversity, enhancing critical thinking, protecting personal integrity, and encouraging civic engagement.
Student Activities
In addition to the comprehensive undergraduate curriculum, our students can gain practical experience through volunteer work and community engagement, and research assistantships that prepare them for applying their academic training to the outside world.
The students and faculty maintain a caring and friendly community. The Chairperson acts as a point of contact in the case of any dispute or disagreement. Students also have the opportunity to receive support and learn from their peers. The PPE Student Society will be an active hub that engages students in seminars, lectures, workshops, and extracurricular activities.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Financial Aid
Need-based grant, up to 70% of tuition
- A grant based on the financial needs of the family.
- Requires a financial aid application in parallel to the admission application
- If awarded, remains valid for the normal period of study as long as the student in good academic standing
- Financial need is not a factor in the admission decision
Scholarships
President Merit Scholarship, 100% of the tuition
The President Merit Scholarship Program enables the university to award full-tuition merit scholarships each year to five new undergraduate applicants with outstanding academic qualifications. AUB merit scholarship awardees are selected from among the newly admitted undergraduate students on the basis of academic achievement. Awards are renewable for each undergraduate year provided that the student maintains a minimum cumulative 85% average. No application is required prior to selection. Scholars are selected based on the admissions application only and will be directly contacted.
Early Admissions Merit Scholarship, 30% of the tuition
- Merit based on the academic achievements of the student
- No separate application other than the admission application
- Requires submitting an early admission application by the early deadline
- Requires to be admitted based on early admissions criteria
Legacy Scholarship, 10% of the tuition
A scholarship percentage is awarded to AUB alumni children or grandchildren, who are registered in a school in G12 (or final year at secondary school) class or have graduated from a secondary school and have not attended university yet.
This scholarship is offered only during the first two years of launching AUB Mediterraneo (AY2023-24 & AY2024-25)
Inaugural Cohorts Scholarship (20% of the tuition for students starting in fall 2023, and 10% of the tuition for students starting in fall 2024)
A scholarship percentage for the initial cohorts of undergraduate students at AUB Mediterraneo. If a student decides to leave AUB Mediterraneo, then the scholarship amount needs to be returned to the university.
This Scholarship is offered only during the first two years of launching AUB Mediterraneo (AY2023-24 & AY2024-25)
General scholarship conditions:
- Students have met the application requirements, got admitted and paid the enrollment confirmation fee
- Scholarships are valid for the duration of study as long as the student is in good academic standing
- Scholarships are deducted from the tuition statement after course registration and attendance.
- Scholarships (except for the President Merit Scholarship) and financial aid may be combined unless stated otherwise, but total financial assistance (scholarships, financial aid, grants etc.) cannot exceed 80% of the tuition.
AUB in Europe Scholarship 10% or 20% of Tuition
The AUB in Europe Scholarship celebrates the establishment of the American University of Beirut — Mediterraneo as AUB’s first twin campus in Europe.
- Students who are residing in and/or graduating from high schools or universities in, and also nationals of, countries in the EU, EEA, or Switzerland (listed below) will receive a scholarship covering 20 percent of the cost of tuition
- Students who are residing in and/or graduating from high schools or universities in countries in the EU, EEA, or Switzerland (listed above) will receive an AUB in Europe Scholarship covering 10 percent of the cost of tuition:
Curriculum
The department of PPE offers a wide range of introductory and advanced courses in all the disciplines of philosophy, politics, and economics. It also offers a set of specially designed courses that bridge these three disciplines. Students obtain a rich and dynamic understanding of the ways these disciplines inform various approaches to public affairs at the global, regional, and local levels. They also engage in sustained research projects in their fourth year through the application and dissertation capstone courses. Students also have the opportunity to learn more about research through departmental colloquia, in which international and local speakers present their latest work across a variety of topics.
Our undergraduate courses include:
- PHIL 210 Ethics
- PHIL 211 Introduction to Logic
- PHIL 216 Political philosophy
- PHIL 252 Special topics in political and moral philosophy
- ECON 203 Survey of economics
- ECON 217 Intermediate microeconomics
- ECON 227 Intermediate macroeconomics
- ECON 215 Applied economics
- PSPA 213 International politics
- PSPA 210 Introduction to political thought
- PSPA 260 Policy analysis
- PSPA 201 Introduction to politics
- PPE 201 Introduction to PPE
- PPE 203 PPE economic justice
- PPE 202 Research design in PPE
- PPE 204 Conflict, peace, and justice
- PPE 205 Political Economy
- PPE 206 Ethics and public affairs
- PPE 207 Regional topics
- PPE 208 Special topics
- PPE 209/210 Application/dissertation
Career Opportunities
After completing the BA degree, students can opt to pursue graduate studies in various fields related to their areas of interests and training, such as development studies, economic, politics and moral/political philosophy. They may also opt for careers in public service, international organizations, business, and others.