Students can choose compulsory and optional courses from the following list:
Programmes
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
The PPE programme is an interdisciplinary programme for students who are looking for a deep understanding of how the world works, how we can make sense of it and design innovative solutions. By exploring Philosophy, Politics, and Economics alongside Forward College’s unique approach to leadership, you will gain hands-on experience in working together to turn ideas into collective action.
What sets this programme apart?
- 3 Years, 3 Countries: Study in Lisbon, Paris, and Berlin to experience European diversity and political systems first-hand.
- The “Meaning” Edge: on top of analysing complex problems with the double lens of politics and economics, philosophy helps students make sense of a changing world and their role in it. This is the way to build deep resilience and an ability to articulate new purposes and visions.
- Small Classes & Tutoring: Benefit from 100% small group teaching (avg. 15 students) and weekly 1:1 academic tutoring.
- Theories and application: Combine academic theory with practical projects (Digital Entrepreneurship, Social Impact and Personal Development) to gain experience and build your “future of work” skills.
Year 1: Foundations of Systems
In your first year, you’ll establish core knowledge across philosophy, politics, and economics while developing practical skills for the modern world. You’ll explore fundamental questions about the good life, justice, and fairness alongside economic concepts of power, incentives, and inequality. Political philosophy and international relations provide frameworks for understanding governance and global dynamics, while courses on AI technology and team projects introduce you to contemporary tools and collaborative problem-solving essential for today’s challenges.
You will pick 10 courses from the list below. Local language courses (1 per term) come on top. In term 3, you will dedicate yourself to 1 impact project in teams and 1 professional certification curated by Forward College.
Year 2: Mastering Complex Analysis
Year two deepens your analytical capabilities by examining how philosophical, political, and economic systems interact in our complex world. You’ll analyse human behaviour through behavioural economics and econometrics, critically examine democracy’s challenges and technology’s impact on society, and explore philosophical questions of existence, choice, and responsibility in the AI age. Through negotiation training and team impact projects, you’ll develop practical skills to navigate and influence these interconnected systems while sharpening your critical thinking and argumentation abilities.
You will pick 10 courses from the list below. Local language courses (1 per term) come on top. In term 3, you will dedicate yourself to 1 impact project in teams and 1 professional certification curated by Forward College.
Students can choose compulsory and optional courses from the following list:
Year 3: Application & Strategy
Your final year focuses on applying interdisciplinary knowledge to real-world challenges. Advanced courses tackle inequality, technology ethics, international policymaking, and questions of power and legitimacy in modern society. You’ll develop solutions to conflicts in politics and international relations while examining the future of human agency in a technological world. Through your dissertation research and professional internship, you’ll synthesize philosophical insight, political analysis, and economic reasoning to address pressing contemporary issues, graduating ready to lead meaningful change.
You will pick 8 courses from the list below, undertake a final dissertation or capstone project. Local language courses (1 per term) come on top. In term 3, you will dedicate yourself to an internship.
This track is a curated pathway within the Open Bachelor’s framework. It offers a structured progression from foundations to strategic application.
Students can choose compulsory and optional courses from the following list:
Forward Way of teaching
At Forward College, learning is built around a flipped classroom model so our teachers can dedicate 100% of their time in class to what matters most: debate, critical thinking, real world implications and meaningful relationships. This is how we foster autonomy, depth of understanding, and active engagement.
Key principles
- Guided autonomous learning: Independence is a journey, not a starting point. Thanks to personalised guidance by more senior students, you will progressively master the art of autonomous learning. You prepare for class using curated resources (readings, podcasts, videos and AI tools) at your own pace. Crucially, this preparation is collaborative: students naturally form study teams to tackle assignments together, turning individual study into a shared intellectual adventure.
- Collaborative classes: In-person seminars prioritise debate, application, role plays and collective reasoning, guided by faculty in small groups.
- Relational pedagogy: 90% of our courses are delivered by full time faculty. Beyond teaching, our teachers students’ intellectual and personal growth, ensuring that every student is seen, heard, and supported individually.
- Regular assessments and feedback and training opportunities ensure continuous engagement with feedback from your teachers during 1:1 tutorials.
Career Prospects & Further Studies
The PPE pathway is a highly relevant “gateway degree” for analytical and leadership roles across sectors. Its interdisciplinary approach combining philosophical reasoning, political analysis, and economic thinking is valued by top-tier universities and recruiters.
Public Administration & Policy
Prepare for a career as a Policy Analyst, Think Tank Researcher, Diplomat, NGO Program Manager…
- Ideal for: Masters in Public Policy (MPP), Public Administration (MPA), International Affairs, or Development Studies.
- Target Universities: Sciences Po (Paris), ULB (Bruxelles), LSE (London), FU Berlin, Hertie School (Berlin), College of Europe (Bruges)…
Management & Strategy
Prepare for careers in Management Consulting, Economic Analysis, Public Affairs, Corporate Strategy, Managerial positions in regulated industries or Social Impact roles.
- Ideal for: Masters in Management (MiM), Applied Economics, Corporate Strategy, or MBA programs (after work experience).
- Target Schools: Top European Business Schools
Diploma and accreditation
This programme is accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and recognised internationally (see more). Formally, the diploma is a Bachelor’s in Social Sciences and Technology with a specialisation in Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
If you are an applicant with the French Baccalauréat
If you are a student with the French Baccalauréat or completing it this year and are interested in applying for the Open Bachelor’s, you should apply in parallel through the Parcoursup platform.
Applications will open mid-January 2026.
Please note that if you are applying for both the Open Bachelor’s and LSE & KCL degrees, you must apply in parallel:
- Through our website
- Via the Parcoursup platform (for the Open Bachelor’s).
If you have any questions, our admissions team is available to help you.
