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Master Recherche et expertise en sciences sociales du politique (RESSP) at Sciences Po Rennes

Sciences Po Rennes, France

Programme overview

Master for students wanting the theoretical and methodological bases to build a scientific view of political and social phenomena, with courses on qualitative and quantitative methods, the construction of public action, territories and public problems, mobilisations and the media. About a third of students find thesis funding each year.

Faculty: École des politiques publiques  |  Duration: 2 years (M1 + M2)  |  Study mode: full-time; French  |  Location: Rennes, Bretagne, France

What you will study

Quantitative methods for social sciences, public sociology, qualitative methods and a dissertation that must be defended before the end of September following admission.

Career pathways

Doctoral studies, and jobs in local authorities, research and consultancy offices, evaluation bodies and the third sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

M2 is widely open to holders of an M1 or equivalent (240 ECTS), including from university law, political science, sociology, history-geography, economics, management and AES; candidates write a one-page research intention presenting an object of study, literature and a draft problem. open to Sciences Po Rennes students with 240 ECTS, students of other IEPs through pooling, university M2 holders and graduate engineers via partner schools; information on M2 applications is updated yearly.

EUR 8,000 a year. Maximum annual registration fee on Sciences Po Rennes's income-based sliding scale; each student pays an individual amount calculated from household income (scholarship holders are exempt). CVEC not included. Source

Duration: 2 years (M1 + M2)

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