Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE)
Madrid, Spain
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: This Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) at CUNEF Universidad blends economics, political science, and philosophy. Supported by the Chair of Exemplarity, Javier Gomá, it stresses ethical leadership and civic responsibility. The balanced curriculum and transversal courses build critical thinking, logic, mixed methods, and institutional communication, preparing students to analyze socioeconomic and political dimensions of organizations.
Career Outcomes: Graduates gain synthesis and policy evaluation skills. The programme is taught in English. Typical paths include politics, diplomacy, consulting, public relations, business management, and banking; they can work in public policy, think tanks, NGOs, international organizations, journalism, or data analysis.
This Bachelor is an interdisciplinary programme that integrates the analytical tools of Economics and Political Science with the critical thinking and logical reasoning fostered by Philosophy. This unique combination equips students with the intellectual framework to understand and assess complex global issues from multiple perspectives.
Supported by the Chair of Exemplarity, led by renowned Spanish philosopher Javier Gomá, the program places a strong emphasis on ethical leadership and civic responsibility. With a balanced curriculum across its three core disciplines, it prepares students to navigate and interpret the socioeconomic, political, and cultural dimensions that shape today’s world. Complementary transversal courses strengthen their capacity for both qualitative and quantitative analysis, enabling graduates to make sound, reasoned decisions in diverse professional and institutional contexts.
The programme combines the study of philosophical thinking, political systems, and economic principles. It aims to develop students’ critical reasoning, ethical judgment, and analytical skills, enabling them to understand and address complex societal issues from multiple perspectives.
Through this integrated approach, students gain a well-rounded education that prepares them for leadership roles in government, business, and public policy. The program encourages thoughtful decision-making and equips graduates with the tools to tackle real-world challenges in an informed and responsible way.
First Year
Fall Term
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Introduction to Political Science
- Introduction to Economics
- Mathematics
- Data Collection and Processing
Spring Term
- Introduction to Legal Systems
- Contemporary History
- Critical Thinking and Argumentation
- Political Philosophy
- Descriptive Analytics
Second Year
Fall Term
- Logic
- Microeconomics
- International Relations
- Introduction to Political Theory
- Economic Organisation, Markets, and Institutions
Spring Term
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Ethics
- Democracy and Democratisation
- Anthropology
- Quantitative Methods for Humanities
Third Year
Fall Term
- Macroeconomics
- Game Theory for Political Science
- Philosophy, Morals, Politics, and Economics
- Intermediate Logic and Probability
- Public Choice
Spring Term
- Rationality and Choice
- History of Economic Thought
- Political Economy
- Epistemology
- Leadership and Negotiation Skills
Fourth Year
Fall Term
- History of Capitalism
- Philosophy of Science
- Public Policy Evaluation
- Internship or Elective Courses
Spring Term
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Media, Political Elites, and the Public
- Sustainability and the Circular Economy
- Digital Transformation and Society
- Final Degree Project
Graduates of this bachelor acquire key competencies such as advanced synthesis skills to build strong arguments and support leadership, the use of qualitative and quantitative tools to design and evaluate policies, and the ability to craft effective institutional communication. They also develop the capacity to integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines for a critical and holistic understanding of the historical, political, economic, and sociological context of any organization.
These skills open doors to diverse career paths, including politics, diplomacy, consulting, public relations, business management, and banking. The programme is taught entirely in English, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for international opportunities and global work environments.
CUNEF Universidad Scholarships (2025-2026)
Scholarship requirements and conditions
CUNEF Universidad is committed to supporting talented students through a range of merit-based and need-based scholarships.
- Academic Excellence Scholarships: Awarded based on academic merit, with specific GPA requirements. These can cover up to 100% of tuition fees.
- Sports Scholarships: For students excelling in sports.
- CUNEF Talent Grants: Recognizing exceptional potential.
- Company-Sponsored Awards: Opportunities supported by our corporate partners.
- Family Discounts: Special aid for families with multiple siblings enrolled concurrently at CUNEF (e.g., 20% for the second child, 40% for the third and subsequent children, applicable with a valid large family title).