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Bachelor of Arts, First Year
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Description
The first year of the Bachelor's programme offers fundamental courses in the five disciplines of humanities and social sciences taught at Sciences Po. Students acquire theoretical and methodological knowledge in law, economics, history, political science, and sociology. On the regional campuses, some of the courses are approached from a specific geographical perspective, in line with the geographical minor of the campus.
In addition to these courses, exploratory seminars or language classes allow students to broaden their understanding of contemporary issues through an interdisciplinary approach.
Overview of the structure of the first year of the Bachelor's degree:
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First year course list
Key Facts
- Three-Year Bachelor's Programme
- Languages: French and English
- ECTS: 180 minimum



