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European School of Political and Social Sciences
Saint Raphaël, Lille France
3Undergraduate programs
4Postgraduate programs
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About European School of Political and Social Sciences
Created in 2012 within the Faculty of Law of the Catholic University of Lille, ESPOL first vocation was to bring together the departments of law and economics with a new one, that of political science. The European School of Political and Social Sciences offers an interdisciplinary education geared towards political and European careers to its 1,200 students through two postgraduate programmes and three Master’s programmes. In addition, a new Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and a new Master's programme in Digital Politics and Governance opening in 2023 will allow us to welcome even more students for increasingly varied courses.
Since its foundation, ESPOL has continuously promoted openness to the world, and Europe and in particular. This is the reason why our team is comprised of people representing 12 different nationalities, why 80% of our students spend a semester abroad in one of our 150 partner universities and why we welcome over 40 exchange student each year, a steadily increasing figure.
The school is founded on three principles:
About European School of Political and Social Sciences
Created in 2012 within the Faculty of Law of the Catholic University of Lille, ESPOL first vocation was to bring together the departments of law and economics with a new one, that of political science. The European School of Political and Social Sciences offers an interdisciplinary education geared towards political and European careers to its 1,200 students through two postgraduate programmes and three Master’s programmes. In addition, a new Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and a new Master's programme in Digital Politics and Governance opening in 2023 will allow us to welcome even more students for increasingly varied courses.
Since its foundation, ESPOL has continuously promoted openness to the world, and Europe and in particular. This is the reason why our team is comprised of people representing 12 different nationalities, why 80% of our students spend a semester abroad in one of our 150 partner universities and why we welcome over 40 exchange student each year, a steadily increasing figure.
The school is founded on three principles:
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
ESPOL offers three degrees in political science based on bilingual French-English teaching and in-depth learning of European and international relations.
During the three years of the Bachelor's degree, students will have the opportunity to learn political science through rich and varied courses covering different disciplines such as History, Law, Sociology, Politics, Economics and Philosophy.
ESPOL's programmes are based on a strong international dimension , including a 6-month academic exchange in one of our 150 partner universities as well as the teaching of three foreign languages (among 13 available choices).
Social Sciences and Management (1)
Bachelor's in International Relations
Bachelor's in Political Science
Bachelor's in Politics, Philosophy and Economics
ESPOL offers 4 two-year master’s programmes that provides students with a deeper understanding of the political processes and institutions of local, national, and international governments.
Our programmes are designed solve today’s most pressing global challenges and to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the theories, methodologies, and practices of politics, government, and public administration.
Social Sciences and Management (1)
Master's in Digital Politics and Governance
Master's in Food Politics and Sustainable Development
Master's in Global and European Politics
Master's in International and Security Politics
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For the first year of bachelor's degree:
For the second year of bachelor's degree:
For master's degree:
- TOEFL – 80 iBT or 550 PBT or 60 PDF
- ELTS Academic – 6.0
- PTE Academic – 54
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) – grade C
- TOEIC – 785
As courses in political science and international relations, the will of ESPOL is similar to that of the IPSs. A solid general culture; a multidisciplinary teaching which aims at better understanding the stakes of our world, but also capacities of adaptation and synthesis with the possibility of studying a semester abroad. What makes ESPOL so special is its multilingual and multicultural aspect: this diversity allows ESPOL students to acquire all the versatility they need for the future!