Introduction

This bilingual (French–English) Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics offers an interdisciplinary approach designed to foster a deeper understanding of the major challenges facing the contemporary world. The programme’s central premise is that the complementary nature of philosophy, political science and economics, and their capacity for dialogue, provide an ideal foundation for analysing complex social phenomena; however, a thorough mastery of each discipline is a prerequisite for integrating them rigorously.

The programme therefore aims to develop:

 

• a solid grounding in each of the three disciplines;
• the ability to integrate and compare different analytical tools;
• an interdisciplinary approach to major societal challenges (such as globalisation or climate change);
• critical thinking and applied research skills.

Interdisciplinarity lies at the heart of the curriculum, particularly through ‘integrated’ courses, where a single subject is studied from multiple perspectives. The multilingual and interdisciplinary nature of the programme enhances students’ ability to participate in international exchanges from the Bachelor’s level onwards, and enriches their portfolio of language skills for their future professional and personal lives. Finally, the Bachelor’s degree provides access to Master’s programmes in all three disciplines, enabling students to specialise subsequently with a broader perspective and a more informed choice of specialisation.

Your profile

• You are intellectually curious about the evolution of political, social, and economic life. Your curiosity is such that stepping out of your comfort zone does not deter you.
• You want to change the world, but you are first looking for the right tools to better understand it.
• You want to give yourself time to broaden your horizons through a rich learning experience before making a precise choice of discipline for your Master’s degree.
• You believe in the importance of mastering theoretical concepts and in their ability to help us understand the world and guide us as active participants in it.
• You want to develop the ability to formulate your own ideas in a way that is both creative and rigorous, including the use of mathematical tools when necessary.
• You are excited about international exposure from the very start of your Bachelor's degree and about learning new languages.
• Developing your writing and communication skills is important to you.
• A strong command of French is essential.
• A B2 level of English is highly recommended from the first year. Indeed, you will need not only to follow courses taught in English and actively participate in them but also to write assignments with the necessary level of nuance. An intermediate English course will be available in the first semester of the first year.

Your future job

Upon Completion of the Program

• You will have acquired solid knowledge of theoretical approaches and methodologies in economics, philosophy, and political science.
• You will have developed the ability to bring different disciplines into dialogue around the same subject.
• You will be able to take a critical perspective on complex situations using an interdisciplinary, precise, and rigorous approach.
• You will have gained the skills to apply this knowledge in practice, demonstrated through various types of academic work or communication. This expertise will be essential for continuing your studies in one of the following Master’s programs (both 60 and 120 credits): Master in Economics (General or Econometrics) – Master in Philosophy – Master in Ethics – Master in Political Science (General or International Relations) – Master in Public Administration. Ultimately, these skills will also serve you well in the job market.
• You will possess a strong linguistic foundation.

This program stands out due to its emphasis on mastering each of the three core disciplines, developing the ability to integrate them effectively, and applying them to real-world issues.

Whether in the public or private sector, in administrations, central banks, political think tanks, public institutions, international organizations, mutual societies, or employer and trade union confederations, you will be particularly well-prepared for roles that require:

• The ability to develop independent, well-structured, well-argued, and critical reflections on specific and complex topics
• A clear understanding and command of the disciplines relevant to a given issue
• The ability to navigate multiple and diverse sources of information while recognizing their different methodological approaches
• The capacity to extract key disciplinary questions from complex themes and understand their interdependencies
• The ability to actively collaborate within multidisciplinary teams
• Leadership skills built on strong analytical abilities, a capacity to define clear and well-reasoned objectives, and the ability to engage in nuanced dialogue, particularly with those who hold differing views

Your programme

This Bachelor's program is unique in that it is affiliated with three fields of study: 1° Philosophy; 6° Political and Social Sciences; 9° Economics and Management Sciences.
(See Article 15 §1 28° and Article 83 §1 of the decree defining the landscape of higher education and the academic organization of studies).

The program consists of:

• Disciplinary courses
• Six bi-disciplinary courses in English
• A research paper
• A language in addition to French and English
• An opportunity for an international study stay in the third year