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Master Science politique - Travail politique et parlementaire at Université Paris Nanterre

Université Paris Nanterre, France

Programme overview

The pathway Travail politique et parlementaire is the oldest university programme specifically preparing for political careers. Created in 1985 as the DESS Droit de la vie politique, it is for students interested in careers working with elected officials.

Faculty: Droit et science politique  |  Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in French and English  |  Location: Nanterre, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

In the first year, an internship of at least one month in the second semester or, where relevant, a dissertation related to professional goals.

Career pathways

Political collaborators, parliamentary assistants, local elected officials' offices, public affairs, institutional relations officers. This master does not prepare for civil service competitions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

M1 via monmaster.gouv.fr; admissibility on file and admission after an interview with the pedagogic committee.

Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://monmaster.gouv.fr/

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