Licence Science politique at Université Lumière Lyon 2

Programme overview

The Licence in Science politique is a general degree open to the contemporary world, giving intellectual landmarks and analytical tools. It starts with an introduction to the discipline and its main themes, with fundamentals on French, European and international political life.

Faculty: UFR Anthropologie, Sociologie et Science Politique (ASSP) | Duration: 3 years (180 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time (French) | Location: Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Introduction to political science and its major themes, with fundamentals on French, European and international political life.

Career pathways

Primarily progression to master's programmes (political science, social sciences, international relations, journalism school, teaching competitions); direct entry to administration is also possible.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Aimed at pupils from general, and possibly technological, streams. Entry to Licence 1 is through Parcoursup (non-EU applicants may follow the Demande d'admission préalable); entry to Licence 2 or 3 is through eCandidat; non-EU applicants resident in a Campus France country apply through Études en France.

Domestic applicants: EUR 178 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee for a licence, EU/EEA applicants. Reduced rate 118 EUR in specific cases (double licence, multiple courses, gap year). CVEC is not included. Source

International applicants: EUR 2,902 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU students for a licence. Reduced rate 1,934 EUR in specific cases. Exemptions apply in specific cases. CVEC is not included. Source

Duration: 3 years (180 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.univ-lyon2.fr/formation/candidatures

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