Branch programme/details

International Economic and Political Studies (IEPS) is a post-graduate study modelled on the principles of the Oxford style PPE programmes that are among the most favoured educational concepts in social sciences. Their popularity has been earned due to the subsequent success of its graduates in the labour market throughout the world. The study is open to three specialization tracks: economics, politics and humanities  IEPS, taught in English, aims at an interdisciplinary understanding of social phenomena by developing skills useful for analysis and management suitable a wide range of careers and activities. It allows students to explore the foundations of domestic and international politics and economics in a manner that is underpinned by philosophical rigour and communication skills. The programme includes courses aimed at fostering critical thinking of social developments in the world, gaining sensitivity to ethical challenges in decision-making and designing policies in an environment marked by cultural diversity, economic inequality, requirements of efficiency and conflicts of the objectives of agents and institutions. Students deal with the nature of economic objectives of agents, social organisation, institutions of power, emergence of conflicts and aims at cooperation. They are expected to master the principles of modern non-conventional economic thinking and be able to apply it in political decision-making at the level of supra-national institutions, states, regional governments, corporations, firms, political parties and organisations of citizens.

In addition to the application, the following documents must be provided:

a)     Copy of a diploma to show completed Bachelor's or Master's studies, or confirmation of ongoing studies in the academic year proving when those studies will be completed;

b)     Transcript of marks and academic results from previous higher education studies (including the explanation of the local style of grading and interpretation of its scales);

c)     Structured, one-page CV (personal information, education, training, employment, extracurricular activities);

d)     A proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, CAE, CPE or similar documents - essential for the non-native English speakers only);

e)     motivation letter in the form of an essay;

f)     Optional: one letter of recommendation

Ad d) Applicants who are native speakers of English or whose studies were conducted in English do not need to provide evidence of their level of English. Other applicants should provide one of the following results: IELTS Academic - minimum required overall band score of 6.5, with band score 6.0 or above in all four components, TOEFL Internet Based Test - minimum required overall score of 80, or Cambridge ESOL FCE - minimum scale score of 173.

 

All documents which are not originally in Czech, Slovak or English must be officially translated into English.

The admissions commission will assess applicants for study on the basis of the documents submitted and give them a ranking from 1 - 100 points. The point limit for accepting applicants is set by the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences of Charles University.

Although a background in mathematics is not formally required for admission, it is a significant advantage for IEPS applicants to have an aptitude for maths and statistics, especially those students who wish to specialise in economics and finance. Applicants with insufficient English may be admitted on an exceptional basis only.

 

The study is subject to tuition fee 6000 EUR peracademic year. However, top 20% of students ranked by academic excellence are subject to Merit Scholarships and reduced fees, which can decrease the total effective tuition fee for four semesters to nearly a half (e.g. to mere 6600 EUR altogether).

Admission to Master's studies is conditioned by completed secondary education confirmed by a school-leaving certificate. Admission to Post-Bachelor studies (Master's programme) is likewise conditioned by completed education in any type of study programme.

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A graduate of IEPS should be able to analyse, using his/her acquired knowledge and competences, the dynamics of global changes in socio-political and economic relations in current economic, political and social development. Their theoretical basis should allow for independent research of economic and political issues in the international environment, including critical analysis and recommendation of policies for improvements in the given public or private sectors. Graduates will be prepared to work in banking and financial businesses, state administration, political parties, international institutions or in the private sector, for instance as managers or consultants in multinational corporations.