Bachelor in Politics: Philosophy and Economics
Rome, Italy
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 15,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: Luiss Bachelor in Politics: Philosophy and Economics is an English-taught, interdisciplinary programme combining philosophy, politics and economics with law, history, sociology and quantitative methods. It trains students to analyze political, economic and social phenomena at national and international levels, develop critical thinking and analytical rigor, and apply data analysis, decision-making and reasoning to complex policy challenges.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can enter international organisations, public institutions, think tanks, NGOs and private companies, or pursue postgraduate study including Luiss Masters, first-level masters or postgraduate degrees in political science, economics, international relations fields. Skills include policy analysis, research, advocacy, strategy, sustainability, rights.
Information regarding the 2027/2028 academic year
The Luiss Bachelor’s Degree in Politics: Philosophy and Economics, taught entirely in English, offers an international and interdisciplinary pathway that combines philosophy, politics and economics with law, history, sociology and quantitative methods.
The programme prepares students to understand the complexity of contemporary societies and analyse political, economic and social phenomena from different perspectives, at both national and international levels.
The study plan of the Luiss Bachelor’s Degree in Politics: Philosophy and Economics offers a multidisciplinary education in philosophy, history, law, political science, sociology, economics, statistics and social science methodologies.
During the first two years, students acquire the theoretical knowledge and analytical tools needed to interpret the dynamics of contemporary societies and understand the relationships between institutions, markets and political processes.
In the third year, students can personalise their study path by choosing one of the three interdisciplinary tracks focused on:
- Artificial Intelligence;
- Sustainability;
- Fundamental Rights.
The programme also includes elective courses, data analysis, coding, humanities and academic writing workshops, activities to develop soft skills, internships and study abroad opportunities, including through double degree programmes.
Language training includes the development of academic English skills and the study of a second foreign language, chosen from Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and German.
The programme develops critical thinking, argumentation skills, ethical awareness and analytical abilities, providing students with the tools needed to address major global challenges related to Artificial Intelligence, sustainability and the protection of fundamental rights.
Luiss offers both full and partial tuition fee exemptions and scholarships, made possible through the contribution of public and private partners. Students can benefit from concrete financial support throughout their studies. The University has also signed agreements with Italian banks to provide flexible, unsecured loan solutions.
The Bachelor’s Degree in Politics: Philosophy and Economics offers concrete career prospects and numerous opportunities to continue studying in Italy or abroad.
Graduates can pursue professional paths within international organisations, public institutions, administrations, think tanks, non-governmental organisations and private companies.
The interdisciplinary skills developed throughout the programme enable students to analyse complex political, economic and social issues, develop well-founded arguments and contribute to the design of strategies and policies focused on innovation, sustainability and the protection of fundamental rights.
The programme also provides a solid foundation for accessing Luiss Master’s Degree Programmes, first-level university Master’s programmes or postgraduate programmes in political science, philosophy, economics, international relations and related fields.