Master’s program “Politics. Economics . Philosophy” (PEP)

1. Master’s program “Politics. Economics. Philosophy” (PEP) Non ScolaesedVitaeDiscimus

2. Area of study – 41.04.04.Political Science Diploma – Master of Political Science Degree Language – English Location – Moscow Schedule of study – 2 -year full-time curriculum

3. PEP program belongs to the family of PPE-type programs launched in Oxford in 1920s to renovate the pattern of classical education. It was presented as «Modern Classics», or «the Modern Greats»and initially was intended for young people seeking to enter the public service

4. Oxford PPEs became an important source for replenishing British and international political elites. Among its notable graduates are the current prime minister of the UK David Cameron, former UK premiers Harold Wilson and Edward Heath, outstanding political and military leaders from other countries, such as Tony Abbott (Australia), Zulfikarand Benazir Bhutto (Pakistan), Solomon Bandaranaike (Ceylon), Pedro Pablo Kuczynski (Peru), Wesley Clark (USA), as well as famous social thinkers, such as Isaiah Berlin, Roy Bhaskar, Guido Calabresi, many influential journalists and businessmen.

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6. Our Courses Adaptation courses (2 of 3): • Basics of Political Science • Basics of Economics • Mathematics Core courses: • Contemporary Political Science • Contemporary Economics • Theory & Methodology in Political Science and Economics • Intellectual History • Data Analysis in the Social Sciences Special courses: Economics: • Comparative Economic Systems • State and Economy Politics: • Global governance and Strategies of Economic Development • Regional Studies in Comparative Perspective: Russia & the World Philosophy: • Contemporary Philosophy and Political Ethics • Philosophy of New Social Movements Research seminar

7. Our Partners We have a partnership agreement with Witten/Herdecke University in Germany Our students have all opportunities to apply for multiple HSE programs of international cooperation Our program“Politics. Economics. Philosophy” positions itself as a part of the emerging international university network of PPE/PEP programs, existing in the London School of Economics and the University College London, Universities of York, Essex, Edinburgh etc. in the UK; in Hamburg, Bayreuth, Zeppelin Universities in Germany, in Erasmus (Rotterdam) and Leiden Universities in the Netherlands; in Bern and Basel Universities in Switzerland etc.

8. How to Apply? Entry opportunities: • tuition-free places available • 1. Through the HSE Olympiad for students and graduates (for the winners) • 2. Through entry procedures including: • a pass/fail exam in English (or language proficiency certificate) • portfolio-based admission

9. portfolio Completed application form Resume/CV Letter of motivation (300-500 words) Two letters of recommendation (at least one from someone familiar with your academic work) Copies of published papers, if  available (in academic  journals, collective monographs and conference papers  etc.) Academic essay of  1500-3000 words on one of suggested topics Scans of diplomas and academic transcripts(If you have not yet received your Bachelor’s diploma, please include an official copy of your most recent academic transcript). Awards and participation certificates from student’s conferences, contests etc. Scan of English proficiency exam results (IELTS or TOEFL) Application procedure includes an interview with the applicant

10. Essay topics for application to PEP Master’s programme in 2016

11. to the PEP program at the Higher School of Economics!