• methods which reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the programme: interdisciplinarity in both in the core subjects as well as the area studies
• variety of teaching strategies (including e-learning):
  - most of the teaching staff are familiar with new multi-media technology and innovations introduced by the University Teaching Institute (l'Institut de pédagogie universitaire). The overall rhythm and workload of the programme is carefully coordinated each year.
  - the seminars are designed to help students with the methodological structure of their final piece of work (either research focus or professional focus)
• different learning situations :
  - possibility of a period of work experience (professional focus and research focus)
  - seminar work (core subjects as well as professional focus and research focus)
  - help to prepare for the entrance examinations for the civil service (professional focus)
  - possibility of joining a research team (research focus)