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The social, political and economic challenges of our increasingly interconnected world are at the centre of this international English-language Master's programme in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at Witten/Herdecke University. These challenges include:
The challenges mentioned above transcend academic disciplines. Conventional academic approaches have often failed to effectively understand and tackle them. The most creative and effective impulses for the global society of tomorrow will come from people with an interdisciplinary training, novel ideas, and inspiring visions. Future leaders in politics and business will be successful if they have learned to reflect their strategic decisions ethically and to base them on scientific knowledge. The PPE Master in Witten is tailor-made for these kind of future executives. It qualifies for a large number of jobs and careers in leading positions at the interface of politics, economics and society.
Witten’s PPE students are as diverse as their interests and expectations regarding the programme. We are therefore committed to provide each and every student with the opportunity to design their course contents in line with their interests. Our students set their own priorities and have the chance to get involved in developing the curriculum.
Elective modules are an essential part of the programme. They consist of majors from the disciplines of philosophy, politics and economics, as well as of free elective modules.
Many of our students are particularly interested in development and development policy. The degree programme thus includes a major in ‘Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Development’, approaching this topic from interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives.
If this is you, then Witten/Herdecke University offers perfect professional and personal development opportunities. We would be happy to support you on your way to achieving your goals.
| Start of studies | Winter semester: October 1 |
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| Application | Rolling Application Process |
| Nominal duration of the programme | 120 CP (four semesters) |
| Academic degree | Master of Arts (M. A.) |
| Form of study | full-time study |
| Course language | English |
| Stay abroad | optional but recommended, big network of partner organizations |
| Average class size | 25 |
| Application | online application and selection seminar |
| Application fee | No application fee for the winter semester 2020/21 |
| Tuition fees | This is a fee-based study programme; various financing plans available |
| Requirements | B.A./B.Sc. with at least 180 ECTS. Particular interest in interdisciplinary studies English language skills (e.g. TOEFL 83) |
Chat with current students from this programme and get an authentic insight into studying at Witten/Herdecke University. Our students look forward to chatting with you and will be happy to give you closer insights into student life in Witten.
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For specific questions regarding your application, please contact the admission office at the Faculty of Management, Economics and Society.
Gathering international experience and delving deeper into your specialisation – PPE students may study at the University of Buckingham (United Kingdom) for a year, where they can either graduate with an MA in Security, Intelligence and Diplomacy, an MSc in Money, Banking and Central Banking, or an MA in United Nations and Diplomatic Studies.
The University of Buckingham
Students at Witten/Herdecke University organize their financial contributions to the tuition fees themselves. In 1995 students designed the Reverse Generational Contract and set-up the StudierendenGesellschaft (SG) in order to enable students to study regardless of their financial background.
Graduates of the M.A. PPE programme are well equipped to deal with some of the world’s biggest challenges. It is the combination of politics, economics and philosophy that attracts international students with a mission to create positive change in their home countries. However, this goal is often difficult to attain due to financial constraints.
Therefore, the Shanti foundation (Berlin) offers one scholarship per year for M.A. PPE students from non-EU countries to promote further intercultural engagement, learning and networking. The awarded scholarship covers the living expenses in Witten, Germany.
This programme supplements the Reverse Generational Contract of Witten/Herdecke University that enables everyone to finance their tuition fees.
Our Career Service fosters the professional career of our students right from the start by organising career workshops on job applications, design thinking workshops, the "Marriage Market" recruitment fair or company field trips. Various events throughout the year aim to bring students and companies together, provide start-up support for successfully launching their career and help gaining initial work experience. In addition to these services, the Career Center site – an online job market for UW/H students – provides access to job offers and events for UW/H students.
The UW/H Marriage Market is a recruiting evening at which UW/H students can meet future employers. Twice a year, various companies present their job offers and career opportunities on campus, aiming to meet potential employees on a personal level. From the prospect of getting a student trainee job to successfully starting their career: Students have the opportunity to connect through face-to-face conversations, as well as to establish and expand their professional network from the first semester.
Our alumni remain closely connected to their alma mater long after graduation. By participating in various committees and initiatives around the university, they keep track of our development and get actively involved. Our annual UW/H Alumni Meeting is therefore not only a reunion event for former fellow students and for recollecting past memories: Graduates also meet current students in workshops, impart their experience and establish new contacts. Via the Almanac – the alumni online portal – they are also able to access the experience and expertise of the alumni network, now over 7,000 members strong.
Our network of businesses and organisations does not only comprise contacts to partner companies and organisations in the region, Germany and abroad, but also the continuous involvement of external experts in seminars of our degree programmes, our alumni network, the Marriage Market recruitment fair, and our Career Service, which advises students on their career development.
Christiane Weber
Fakultät für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft
Studiendekanat
Bewerbungsbüro
Phone: +49 (0)2302 / 926-548
E-Mail: bewerbung.wige@uni-wh.de
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Univ.-Prof. Dr.
Jens Harbecke
Fakultät für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft (Department für Philosophie, Politik und Ökonomik)
Professur für Theoretical Philosophy and Philosophy of the Social Sciences
Professor
Phone: +49 (0)2302 / 926-511
E-Mail: Jens.Harbecke@uni-wh.de
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Prof. Dr.
Joachim Zweynert
Fakultät für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft (Department für Philosophie, Politik und Ökonomik)
Professur für Internationale Politische Ökonomie
Phone: +49(0)2302 / 926-598
E-Mail: Joachim.Zweynert@uni-wh.de
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Die Universität Witten/Herdecke ist durch das NRW-Wissenschaftsministerium unbefristet staatlich anerkannt und wird – sowohl als Institution wie auch für ihre einzelnen Studiengänge – regelmäßig akkreditiert durch:
