Program Overview
The BA degree program in Economics, Politics, and Social Thought provides disciplinary training in economics and politics within the framework of a core program in intellectual history that encourages the thoughtful and culturally well-informed application of social-scientific methodology and principle. How Bard decides: holistically, from a motivation essay, a graded writing sample, transcripts of your last four years and two academic recommendations; the SAT or ACT is optional, and there is no IB minimum. For fall 2027, early action closes on 1 November and regular decision on 10 January, and citizens of the EU and a few other countries can apply until 1 May. Teaching is in English (C1), and every student must reach B1 German by the end of the second year. Every graduate receives a US BA, and a graduate whose school certificate is equivalent to the German Abitur also a German BA.
See how you match with this program
Create a free account to get your personalized match score for Bard College Berlin.
Academic Requirements
Requirements checked for 2027 entry
Total IB Points
No IB minimum · holistic admission