PPLE (in English)
- Degree programme
- BSc
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 180 ECTS, 36 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- CROHO code
- 59312
Studying PPLE at the University of Amsterdam
Are you interested in socio-economic topics and intrigued by complex problems? Do you like to be challenged, and do you feel at home in an international environment? If you are considering enrolling for a Bachelor’s in Political Science, Psychology, Law or Economics, then the PPLE programme may be your path to academic achievement.
To fully comprehend the questions raised in these fast-paced times, a 21st century answer can be found in the combination of four classic socio-economic disciplines: Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics (PPLE). The rapid social and economic changes and growing complexity of today’s society require academics and professionals who can integrate different fields of knowledge into new solutions. The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in PPLE at the UvA provides you the necessary tools to address these challenges.
Advantages of the PPLE degree programme:
- A one of a kind combination of disciplines: this UvA programme is unique in the Netherlands
- A limited number of highly motivated and talented students
- A small-scale and intensive study programme
- A learning community with a dynamic international group of young people interested in solving social challenges
- An inclusive talent development programme
- Support and advice from a personal tutor
- A distinct location, conveniently located in the heart of Amsterdam
Politics
The exercise of power has a dramatic impact on which issues make it to the public agenda. An interdisciplinary approach to political science will help you understand the processes of power and how change comes about.
Psychology
The human factor is a critical variable in almost all the complex problems we face today. Psychology, as the study of human behaviour, will give you the insights needed to unravel the role we as humans play in topics such as social inequalities or consumer behaviour.
Law
As a guiding framework for modern societies, law and justice cannot be ignored when addressing complex social issues. Interdisciplinary courses in law will help you interpret problems through the lens of the legal system.
Economics
Money makes the world go round, and it’s often at the heart of many challenges societies currently face. Knowing how and why resources are distributed will give you an advantage in understanding these problems and finding a solution that works for many different types of stakeholders.