Master Science Politique

The Master Science Politique at Université de Rennes, located in Rennes, France, is a two-year master's program taught in French, with a yearly tuition of 250 EUR and a start date in September. Political science studies the organization and exercise of power, examining political institutions, public opinion, elections, political ideas, and relations between states, as well as how policy decisions are made and contested within democratic and non-democratic systems. Students in this field typically study comparative politics, political theory, international relations, and methods for analyzing political behavior and institutions, often supported by case studies drawn from national and international political events. Coursework generally combines lectures on political concepts and history with the analysis of political texts, data on elections and public opinion, and written work developing students' ability to construct and defend an argument about political questions. The discipline draws on history, sociology, law, and economics to explain how political systems function and change over time. Graduates of political science programs pursue a range of careers, including roles in public administration, diplomacy, political consulting, journalism, research institutes, non-governmental organizations, and international organizations, while others continue toward further academic study. Because the program is taught in French, solid French language skills are necessary to follow lectures, readings, and to produce written analysis. The degree runs for two years at Université de Rennes in Rennes.