European School of Political and Social Sciences (ESPOL)

ESPOL, created in 2012 within the Faculty of Law of the Université Catholique de Lille, with the purpose of giving students an international outlook over political science. To do so, the school’s first bachelor's degree in political science was created. A French / English bilingual, political science programme oriented towards Europe and European Union.

ESPOL offers four master's programmes, all taught exclusively in English and conducted in small, interactive classes with 20 to 30 students per class. These master's programs include:

1. Master's in International and Security Politics

2. Master's in Food Politics and Sustainable Development (Only M2)

3. Master's in Digital Politics and Governance

4. Master's in Multilevel Governance in Europe

What sets ESPOL apart is our commitment to practical learning. For our master's students, we offer unique opportunities to enhance their education through study trips to prominent cities such as Brussels, Geneva, or Tallinn. 

• The ESPOL-LAB Research Centre focuses on studying contemporary political transformations and decision-making processes. It explores the evolving relationship between politics and society, examining the impact of political decisions and their drivers. In a changing world marked by fragmented identities, globalization, and new forms of violence, ESPOL-LAB seeks to shed light on the challenges of organizing social relations and the role of the modern state. 
• Our interdisciplinary research team specializes in diverse fields of political science, including public policies, international relations, comparative politics, the history of political ideas, and political theory.

ESPOL graduates enjoy diverse career prospects across various sectors. They can influence policy and regulation in national bodies, like France's CNIL and ARCEP, or shape digital strategies at big tech companies. Opportunities abound in the private sector as digital strategy advisors and within innovative start-ups or think tanks.Public administration, both national and subnational, welcomes ESPOL graduates to lead policy transformations. They can also make a global impact in international and European organizations, such as the European Union, OECD, and the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity.