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Bachelor German + English Social Sciences

BA in Economics, Politics, and Social ThoughtEconomics, Politics, and Social Thought

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

The BA in Economics, Politics, and Social Thought provides specialist training in economics and politics within the framework of a liberal arts education. The program has a modular structure comprising 256 ECTS credits over four academic years. Students complete a core program addressing central developments in intellectual and cultural history from ancient societies to the present day, alongside economics and politics courses essential for achieving an advanced level of competence in these fields. The program structure includes: 1) A core component (48 ECTS) consisting of 6 semester-long core modules covering Greek Civilization, Medieval Literatures and Cultures, Renaissance Art and Thought, Early Modern Science, Origins of Political Economy, and Modernism; 2) A foundational Economics component (40 ECTS) with modules in Principles of Economics, Mathematics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Statistics; 3) A foundational Politics component (40 ECTS) covering Understanding Politics, Comparative Politics, International Studies and Globalization, and Policy Analysis; 4) An advanced component (40 ECTS) where students choose either the advanced economics or politics component, or pursue a double concentration; 5) An elective component (72 ECTS) allowing students to choose courses from various disciplines; and 6) A Senior Core Colloquium and Senior Thesis project in the fourth year. Students must declare their concentration (economics or politics) by the end of their second year, with a double concentration also possible. The degree promotes critical thinking and reflection preparatory to innovative and cross-disciplinary academic work, and provides excellent groundwork for graduate study or professional work in economics or politics.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

Depending on your chosen track: German at C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF) or English (IELTS ~6.5 / TOEFL iBT ~90).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Economics Politics Social Thought

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about BA in Economics, Politics, and Social Thought at Bard College Berlin

Is BA in Economics, Politics, and Social Thought at Bard College Berlin taught in German or English? ▼

This Bachelor programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the BA in Economics, Politics, and Social Thought programme cost? ▼

17.501 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for BA in Economics, Politics, and Social Thought at Bard College Berlin? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying BA in Economics, Politics, and Social Thought? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Bard College Berlin — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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