Master 2 Politiques publiques – Politiques publiques et opinion (PPO) at Université Paris Dauphine – PSL

Programme overview

The track trains students for the design, analysis and evaluation of public policies and for qualitative and quantitative opinion studies, and prepares for careers as lecturer-researcher or researcher in political science. It has a research route and a professional route and combines political science and sociology.

Faculty: Master Politiques publiques | Duration: 1 year (60 ECTS, 24-week internship) | Study mode: full-time; French | Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

Semester 3 fundamental courses (9 ECTS) include knowledge, mobilisations and public action and environmental issues of public policy, followed by qualitative-methods courses (9 ECTS).

Career pathways

Mostly permanent posts in the private sector, concentrated in the Paris region; 71.4% of graduates are in activity per the programme page.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

BAC+4 (240 ECTS) or equivalent in political science or sociology from Dauphine, a university or other institution (notably an IEP); skills in statistics, quantitative and qualitative methods and political sociology are particularly appreciated; open to experienced professionals through validation of prior learning (VAE) and continuing-education students. Admission in two steps: online application, then admission on file or eligibility on file and interview. Applications 15 January to 23 February 2026. Capacity 25.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026/2027). National master fee for French and EU students (excludes CVEC of 105 EUR). Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026/2027). Applied to non-EU students unless a partial exemption to the national rate of 255 EUR is requested at administrative registration (excludes CVEC). Source

Duration: 1 year (60 ECTS, 24-week internship)

Apply through the official page: https://dauphine.psl.eu/formations/masters/politiques-publiques/m2-politiques-publiques-et-opinion/admissions

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