The European Political Science degree combines multi-disciplinary teaching with in-depth methodological studies. It provides students with a solid general culture through training in the social sciences and a variety of open courses. It also enables them to acquire technical and specialist skills about Europe. From the first year, courses are taught in English and French, with the possibility of learning two other modern languages.
Overview
Excellent training to understand Europe
The European degree in Political Science is a three-year course that provides students with a solid understanding of all aspects of Europe. The programme focuses on European history, politics, economics, culture and institutions.
Linguistic and intercultural skills
Students also acquire the language and intercultural skills that are essential for working in a European context. They can learn any of a range of foreign languages, including English, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, Portuguese, Dutch, Korean, Polish, Turkish and BCMS. Students have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester at one of ESPOL’s partner universities.
Professional training
The European degree in Political Science is a professional course that prepares students for a career in the public, private or voluntary sectors. Students must complete eight weeks of internship spread over the three years of the degree. They are also supported in their search for internships through technical workshops and career modules.
In short, the European degree in Political Science is a high-quality course that provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their careers.
Core competencies
- Ability to analyse and understand European political and social issues
- Mastery of political science theories and concepts
- Research and communication skills
- Ability to work in a team and solve problems
- Intercultural skills
A number of measures have been put in place to help students succeed:
- ORAL EXAM: This 30-minute oral examination generally consists of a question from the course or a commentary on a text and is divided into three parts: presentation, discussion and debriefing.
- TUTORING: You can ask a teacher for a meeting to discuss a problem you have seen in class or to go into more detail about issues linked to the taught material.
- ROLE PLAYING & SIMULATIONS: Theatrical situations to encourage oral expression in a number of courses, including EU Policy Making and Economic, Social & Political Ethics…
Job opportunities
The European Bachelor’s degree in political science is a BAC +3 diploma (180 ECTS credits), which gives students the opportunity to continue their studies in France or abroad at Master’s level in several fields:,
- Journalism.
- Communication.
- International relations.
- Social sciences.
- Law.
- Economics
- Town planning,
- Sustainable development,
- Security,
- Governance,
- Agri-food industry
Students can continue their studies by choosing one of the ESPOL Masters courses:
- Master’s in Multilevel Governance in Europe
- Master’s in Climate and Sustainability Politics
- Master’s in International and Security Politics
- Master’s in Digital Politics and Governance
They can also take competitive exams for the European, national and local civil services.
