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Master Majeure Politique, Écologie, Soutenabilité (PES) at Sciences Po Lille

Sciences Po Lille, France

Programme overview

The PES major trains specialists in ecological, social and political transformations, from a strong-sustainability perspective, combining political science, sociology, economics, history, philosophy and environmental ethics.

Faculty: Sciences Po Lille  |  Duration: 2 years (years 4 and 5)  |  Study mode: French (Internship (six months in semester 2 of year 5))  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Lille, Hauts-de-France, France

What you will study

Analysis of the causes, effects and policy responses to the ecological crisis, project management, partnerships with field actors and tutored projects with external partners.

Career pathways

Ecological transition and sustainability roles in the public, private and voluntary sectors: climate, energy and agricultural policy, spatial planning, biodiversity, environmental health, social and solidarity economy, consulting, advocacy, CSR and environmental diplomacy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Direct entry to the cycle master requires 180 ECTS (a Licence or Bac+3 or equivalent, or expected before the autumn start). Selection is by two online admissibility tasks (a motivation file and an essay) followed by an oral interview in French and/or English; apply to one majeure only. Up to 10 places per majeure. 2027 applications 15 February to 28 March 2027, orals 7 to 11 June 2027. Students of the Sciences Po Lille first cycle progress internally.

EUR 6,400 a year (2026/2027). Income-scaled registration fees at Sciences Po Lille run from 0 to 6,400 EUR per year (0 EUR for CROUS scholarship holders); 6,400 EUR is the top band. CVEC (105 EUR in 2025/26) is not included. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years (years 4 and 5)

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