The Bachelor of Arts (BA) programme at the Undergraduate College comprises six semesters: four semesters of full-time study and two semesters abroad, either studying, on an internship or a combination of both.
First two years on campus
The first four semesters of the BA programme are completed on one of seven Sciences Po campuses: Dijon, Le Havre, Menton, Nancy, Paris, Poitiers or Reims. Students remain attached to their assigned campus until they graduate from the College.
In the first year, students are introduced to all the disciplines of the curriculum.
In the second year, students choose two majors, each from the two blocks below:
- Block 1: Economics, Political Science – Comparative Politics, Political Science – Political Theory
- Block 2: Law, History, Sociology
Third year abroad
Students pursue their third year either in a study abroad experience lasting two semesters, or in a mixed year consisting of one semester of study and one semester-long full-time internship.
Award of the Bachelor's Degree
To be awarded the Sciences Po Bachelor of Arts degree, students must:
- have been registered at the Undergraduate College for at least six semesters;
- have fulfilled all the academic requirements for each of the three years.
Progression to Master's level
- Only students who have been awarded their Bachelor of Arts degree are admitted to a Master's programme.
- Once students have their BA degree, they can request a gap year. Their request must be appropriately justified and approved by the Undergraduate College administration. The gap year cannot be repeated.
- No student may progress to a Master's programme without having fulfilled the academic requirements for each year of Undergraduate College.
Expressing your preference for a master's at Sciences Po
During January of their third year of undergraduate studies, students are requested to express their preference for a Master's programme, via their online student portal.
