Overview

Political Science from Sciences Po is a recognized team of academics provides research through training in this Masters programme. The two-year Masters programme provides comprehensive high-level training in the basics, theory and methodology.

This combines a general discipline-wide training in theory and method with a more specialist sub-disciplinary focus. The majority of students will choose one of the programme’s five specialist majors, corresponding to the five principal sub-disciplines of political science.

Careers

Political Science from Sciences Po is specifically geared towards students interested in academic careers (research and teaching), but also caters to those considering careers as experts in public or private international organizations, general entrance exams for international or European public service, and diplomatic careers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Debates in Contemporary political philosophy

COMPARATIVE POLITICS

GOVERNEMENTALITY, STATE AND POLICIES

Quantitative Methods

Classics in Theory and Philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-22 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

Political Science View 21 other Masters in Political Science in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Professional experience (or at least one or several internships) is valued, preferably in the field of the programme.

CV/Résumé

Official academic transcript(s)

Language Test scores

Two academic references

Official proof (signed and stamped) from your university, providing your undergraduate cumulative grade average (and your graduate cumulative grade average if applicable).

Articles or other texts which you have written or published (not mandatory)

an undergraduate level degree (Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Sciences / licenciatura / licence) at the time of entry to Sciences Po or a minimum of 180 ECTS credits

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20640 EUR / year

≈ 20640 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

20640 EUR / year

≈ 20640 EUR / year

Additional Details

EEA students: Tuition fees are calculated according to the resources of the tax household on which the student depends and from �0 to �20,640.

Living costs

Paris

France

1195 - 1778 EUR / month

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