Universidad Nebrija

Bachelors Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Student Profile

The recommended entry profile for the Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics is that of a student with a strong interest in understanding the philosophical foundations, political dynamics, and economic principles that shape modern societies. This profile includes:

• Broad intellectual interests: curiosity about social, political, ethical, and economic issues.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills: the ability to reason logically, analyse complex texts, construct arguments, and evaluate different perspectives.
• Communication skills: strong oral and written expression in one or more languages. A good level of English is typically required in international programs.
• Basic quantitative skills: an understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts, as economics and some areas of political science require numerical reasoning.
• Social and ethical commitment: sensitivity to contemporary social challenges and a motivation to contribute to informed public debate.
• Aptitude for logical and abstract reasoning: particularly relevant in the study of philosophy and economics.
• Interest in interdisciplinary work: as PPE combines three disciplines, intellectual flexibility and curiosity about connecting different approaches are essential.
• Language proficiency: Many programs are taught partially or entirely in English, or require reading comprehension in other languages.
• Autonomy and responsibility: the ability to work independently and manage time and learning effectively.

Our curriculum has been developed in accordance with current legislative guidelines and has been verified by the National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation.

Students must complete 240 ECTS credits

First Year 60 ECTS

First Semester

• 6 ECTS | Fundamentals of Economics
• 6 ECTS | Introduction to Law
• 6 ECTS | Oral and Written Communication
• 6 ECTS | Contemporary History
• 6 ECTS | Mathematics for Data Analytics

Second Semester

• 6 ECTS | Economic History
• 6 ECTS | Anthropology of Human Behavior
• 6 ECTS | Theory of Society
• 6 ECTS | Comparative Political Systems
• 6 ECTS | Data Engineering

Second Year 60 ECTS

First Semester

• 6 ECTS | Political Science
• 6 ECTS | International Scenarios
• 6 ECTS | Cultural Anthropology
• 6 ECTS | International Business
• 6 ECTS | History of Political and Philosophical Thought

Second Semester

• 6 ECTS | Logic and Decision-Making
• 6 ECTS | Microeconomics I
• 6 ECTS | Macroeconomics I
• 6 ECTS | International Economic Organization

Third Year 60 ECTS

First Semester

• 6 ECTS | Social Philosophy
• 6 ECTS | Public Affairs
• 6 ECTS | Microeconomics II
• 6 ECTS | Qualitative Research Techniques in the Social Sciences
• 6 ECTS | Project Organization and Management

Second Semester

• 6 ECTS | Governance and International Organizations
• 6 ECTS | Sustainability and Circular Economy
• 6 ECTS | Macroeconomics II
• 6 ECTS | Game Theory Applied to Political Analysis
• 6 ECTS | Quantitative Research Techniques in the Social Sciences

Fourth Year 60 ECTS

First Semester

• 6 ECTS | Ethics and Social Responsibility
• 6 ECTS | Institutional Communication and Political Marketing
• 6 ECTS | Public Sector and Welfare Economics
• 6 ECTS | Public Policy Evaluation
• 6 ECTS | Artificial Intelligence Applied to the Social Sciences

Second Semester

• 6 ECTS | International Economic Policy
• 6 ECTS | Intelligence and Cybersecurity
• 6 ECTS | External Academic Internship I
• 6 ECTS | Choose one of the following:
  
  • Professional Academic Internship II
  • Developing a Spirit of Participation and Solidarity
• 6 ECTS | Final Degree Project

Main Educational Objectives of the Degree

• Interdisciplinary understanding: developing an integrated perspective on philosophy, politics, and economics, and understanding how these disciplines interact to shape social and power structures.
• Development of critical and analytical thinking: fostering the ability to think critically, evaluate arguments, identify underlying assumptions, and analyze problems from multiple perspectives.
• Application of logical and ethical reasoning to social and political issues.
• Knowledge of political and economic systems: understanding the main political and economic models, their theoretical foundations, and their practical applications, including the analysis of global phenomena such as governance, inequality, international trade, and social justice.
• Competence in quantitative and qualitative methods: acquiring skills in statistical, economic, and philosophical analysis that enable the interpretation of data and the construction of well-founded arguments.
• Communication and argumentation skills: expressing ideas clearly, persuasively, and in a structured manner, both orally and in writing, and participating in complex debates with academic rigor.
• Ethical education and social responsibility: promoting a reflective approach to ethical values, justice, public responsibility, and the social impact of decision-making.

Knowledge

• K1. Become familiar with the fundamental elements that define the relationship between philosophy, politics, and economics in social life, understanding their multidisciplinary implications and mastering their specific terminology.
• K2. Understand the nature and evolution of the elements, processes, dynamics, and actors observable in society as a result of interactions between ideological, political, and economic components.
• K3. Understand the main types of international relations, including conflict, cooperation, and integration, as well as the elements, channels, instruments, and actors specific to each.
• K4. Recognize the different economic and geopolitical areas of influence within the international system, identifying their constituent elements and the specific dynamics of cooperation and conflict present in each.
• K5. Understand key interpretations of human behavior in political and economic life throughout history, describing the anthropological and psychological dimensions that shape individual and collective decision-making.
• K6. Understand the main dynamics of the relationship between public and private spheres and interests in economic and political life, as well as the principal methods used to measure their impact.
• K7. Understand economic structures, historical transformations, the functioning of different political systems, public opinion systems, treaties and legal frameworks, and the characteristics of different civilizations and religions, together with the factors that influence the development of the international economic and political order.
• K8. Understand human rights and the legal system, as well as the existing instruments for their protection and their contribution to social coexistence.
• K9. Understand the dynamics that characterize international security, its relationship with state politics, and the instruments and strategies used for its management.
• K10. Describe the microeconomic and macroeconomic factors that shape the economic environment and international business.
• K11. Understand the theoretical and practical foundations of mathematical, statistical, and econometric models and techniques used in real-world socioeconomic and political studies.
• K12. Understand the operation of the most commonly used programming languages in the context of data analysis.
• K13. Identify the differences between basic machine learning techniques and understand their applications in political decision-making.
• K14. Understand the importance of emotional intelligence in personal and interpersonal effectiveness.

Skills

• S1. Identify the factors that influence decision-making in social, economic, and political contexts in specific situations.
• S2. Critically apply international legal frameworks in the analysis and decision-making of political and economic issues.
• S3. Apply theories of sociocultural diversity to the analysis of different processes of intercultural relations.
• S4. Analyze crisis situations and address complex problems using analytical and strategic approaches.
• S5. Analyze and evaluate information systematically and objectively in order to reach valid and well-founded conclusions.
• S6. Conceive, plan, and implement proposals and projects related to different aspects of global scenarios.
• S7. Develop arguments for decision-making based on the analysis and identification of the various factors involved.
• S8. Identify and evaluate emerging trends and drivers of change in socioeconomic and political contexts.
• S9. Interpret the results of econometric and time-series models for predictive purposes within the socioeconomic and political sphere.
• S10. Produce effective reports for data-driven decision-making.
• S11. Use artificial intelligence techniques to solve predictive problems within socioeconomic and political analysis.

Competences

• C1. Learn independently in the field of relationships between philosophy, politics, and economics; search for and select information effectively; and correctly apply acquired theoretical and methodological knowledge, communicating it appropriately.
• C2. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, presenting in public and arguing in a clear and structured manner from different perspectives, and adapting discourse to the audience.
• C3. Adapt effectively to changes arising from an increasingly complex global context.
• C4. Act ethically and with professional responsibility in response to social, environmental, and economic challenges, committing to the values, principles, and rights recognized by the international community, guided by democratic values and the Sustainable Development Goals.
• C5. Organize, coordinate, manage, and communicate projects at national, multinational, and transnational levels, establishing positive interpersonal relationships that contribute to professional effectiveness.
• C6. Work effectively within systems, networks, and teams, including interdisciplinary and multicultural contexts, constructively addressing potential disagreements and contributing to the achievement of results.
• C7. Respect, promote, and design the development and implementation of solutions that respond to social demands, taking the Sustainable Development Goals, respect for diversity, principles of universal accessibility, and design for all as reference points.
• C8. In professional practice, use appropriate quantitative tools and instruments to obtain, diagnose, and analyze business information within economic, social, and political contexts.
• C9. Integrate the knowledge acquired throughout the degree program and demonstrate an understanding of theoretical and practical aspects relevant to real-world problems in the socioeconomic and political spheres.
• C10. Operate effectively in situations that require the development of new solutions articulated through the processing of large volumes of data in professional contexts.
• C11. Identify personal training needs for successful professional development and organize one’s own learning with a high degree of autonomy across different contexts.
• C12. Design qualitative research to understand social, political, and economic phenomena from an interpretive and critical perspective.
• C13. Develop quantitative research that, through the analysis of relationships between variables, supports empirical arguments in the study of social, political, and economic phenomena.

This degree does not grant access to any regulated profession.

The graduate profile of the Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) is highly versatile and designed to train professionals with a critical, analytical, and global perspective on the main social, political, and economic challenges of today’s world.

• Political or economic consulting
• Public service or international organisations (UN, EU, OECD)
• Think tanks and research centres
• Political and economic journalism
• Non-governmental organisations
• University teaching and research
• Public policy management
• Social impact entrepreneurship