University Diploma in Preparation for Sciences Po (IEP) and Journalism School Entrance Exams at Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3

This Diplôme d'université is a public preparation for the entrance exams of Sciences Po (IEP) and journalism schools. It is organised on two levels and builds knowledge in the humanities and social sciences, languages and current affairs. It is strongly recommended for students wishing to enter the HIRISS Licence or Master (History, international relations and social sciences) at Paul-Valéry.

Faculty: UFR 3 (Sciences humaines et sociales)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in French  |  Location: Montpellier, Occitanie, France

What you will study

Level 1 covers history of political ideas since the late 18th century, general culture, history of international relations, English for exams, globalisation, current affairs, history of cultural policies and economic and social history. Level 2 covers political science, English for exams, Europe 1848-1945, international relations, the Cold War, democracies and Africa since 1945, European construction and current affairs.

Career pathways

Preparation for IEP and journalism school entrance exams, and for other competitive exams such as the civil service; a CV asset for admission to Master programmes in Montpellier, elsewhere in France or abroad.

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