Master Science Politique

Tuition fees are 292 USD per year.

This master's degree in Science Politique, or political science, is offered by Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas in Paris, France. Political science as a discipline studies political institutions, systems of governance, power relations, and the behavior of political actors at local, national, and international levels. Students typically study political theory, comparative politics, public administration, international relations, and methods of political analysis, gaining both theoretical grounding and analytical tools used to study political phenomena. Coursework often examines the functioning of democratic institutions, electoral systems, public policy processes, and the relationship between state, society, and international actors, alongside training in research methods applicable to political and social science. Depending on the specific track or orientation within the program, students may focus more heavily on domestic politics and public administration or on international relations and global governance, reflecting the breadth of political science as a field. Graduates of political science programs pursue careers in public administration, government agencies, political consulting, journalism, nongovernmental organizations, international organizations, and roles requiring strong analytical and communication skills applied to political and policy questions, and many continue toward further study in law, public policy, or political science research. Students completing this program in Paris graduate with an analytical foundation applicable to careers spanning public administration, international affairs, and political analysis. The degree runs over two years, is taught in French, with an anticipated start in September and yearly tuition of 250 EUR.