The objective of the course is to develop comprehensive skills to deepen understanding of the complex socio-political situation and to be better equipped to take action in this area. Thecourse is therefore aimed at students who wish to develop both basic and applied research skills in the field of political science, especially comparative politics, and theoretical and practical skills in the field of public policy making, since students are required to select a main area of study (focus). A teaching focus is also available.

At the end of this course, students will have acquired both theoretical and practical knowledge of how political systems function and the various players in the political decision-making process. By making particular use of rigorous comparative strategies, they will be able to understand specific contexts more clearly (for example at the level of a particular country or region) and therefore become better equipped to play a part in such situations.

Students must attend teaching sessions and also do projects in both French and English. They should also be prepared to be geographically mobile throughout the course.