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Master in Political Science - Histoire de la pensée politique (History of Political Thought) at ENS de Lyon

ENS de Lyon, France

Programme overview

A Master 2 track of the political science master co-accredited by ENS de Lyon and Université Lyon 2 (with partner IEP de Lyon) that links the history of political thought and political philosophy to other branches of research on politics, centred on a research dissertation.

Faculty: ENS de Lyon - Master mention: Science politique  |  Duration: 1 year (Master 2, 60 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Epistemological approach, fundamental domains, traditions of political thought, research initiation, tools, digital humanities and a research dissertation (24 ECTS), with an international and comparative perspective (Germany, France, Italy, Arab-Muslim civilisation).

Career pathways

Teaching and research careers in political science and related disciplines, and professions where high-quality intellectual training is an asset, such as culture or communication.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Requires a validated Master 1 (or 240 ECTS) or an equivalent foreign qualification. Applications on file through the CADENS web application (ID, CV, motivation letter, higher-education transcripts, two recommendation letters; further documents may be requested by discipline), decided by the ENS de Lyon admissions committee; Master 2 applications ran 5 May to 9 June 2026 for 2026/2027. International applicants can apply with an Ampère excellence scholarship of EUR 1,000 per month for 12 months.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026/2027). Rate for French, EU/EEA, Monaco, Andorra, Quebec and Swiss nationals, long-term residents, refugees and others listed by the school. Annual national registration fee for the master, 2026/2027; CVEC not included. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026/2027). Rate for international students not covered by the lower rate. Annual national registration fee for the master, 2026/2027; CVEC not included. Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 1 year (Master 2, 60 ECTS)

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