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Pre-College Programme electives
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In addition to the core courses in the social sciences, on campus Pre-College Programme students participate in one elective course of their choice (10 contact hours). Students can choose one elective course among different introductory workshops within Sciences Po’s key disciplines, such as political science, international relations or sociology. They are taught in small groups, which provide students the opportunity to think critically, express their opinions and debate.
When applying to the on campus Pre-College Programme, candidates select two choices of elective course by order of preference. Definitive enrolment in the elective course is made on a first come, first served basis once students are admitted in the programme. When an elective course reaches its full capacity, the course is no longer open to registration. Given the popularity of some elective courses, we encourage candidates to apply as early as possible to maximize their chance of enrolment in their first choice, if admitted in the programme.
Below are the elective courses on offer in 2024:
To participate in this course, a B2 level in French is required and should be added to the applicant's file.
- Professor: Thomais Maineult
- Overview (in French): Enseigné en français, ce cours entend discuter l’idée selon laquelle l’histoire de l’Europe au XXe siècle serait celle de l’avènement irrésistible de la démocratie libérale et de l’économie de marché, la chute du Mur de Berlin scellant la « fin de l’histoire », pour reprendre la célèbre formule de Francis Fukuyama. Il interrogera enfin les causes du rejet de plus en plus massif par les Européens des structures traditionnelles de la démocratie libérale et les réinventions du politique.
- Download the Course Overview for La Démocratie en Europe (PDF, FR, 130 KB).
- Download the Course Syllabus for La Démocratie en Europe (PDF, FR, 136 KB).
- Professor: Aleksandar Rankovic
- Overview: The course aims to give students and overview of why climate matters for international relations, and why international relations matter for climate. More specifically, the course will give students an understanding of the gravity - but also beauty - of the challenge that awaits our generation in this century: to completely renew how we think of and practice world affairs.
- Download the Course Overview for Climate Change and International Relations (PDF, 100 KB).
- Download the Course Syllabus for Climate Change and International Relations (PDF, 127 KB).
- Professor: Earl Wang
- Overview: This course will introduce students to the EU's foreign policy, including the Union's unique place in the international system, as well as its actions and significant engagement in global affairs.
- Download the Course Overview for EU Foreign Policy (PDF, 98 KB).
- Download the Course Syllabus for EU Foreign Policy (PDF, 122 KB).
- Professor: Carl Rihan
- Overview: This foundational course introduces students to foreign policy and international relations. Throughout the course, students address how the foreign policy of individual States influences the international order and learn how to elaborate foreign policy action proposal and discuss foreign policy challenges in an informed manner.
- Download the Course Overview for Foreign Policy and International Relations (PDF, 116 KB).
- Download the Course Syllabus for Foreign Policy and International Relations (PDF, 157 KB).
- Professor: Filip Savatic
- Overview: This course will familiarise students with major contemporary trends in migration, as well as an understanding of the current debates regarding how migration should be regulated by the EU. The course will include a simulation session of the European Council, during which students will actively learn the different positions of EU member states on this critical international phenomenon.
- Download the Course Overview for Regulating International Migrations (PDF, 124 KB).
- Download the Course Syllabus for Regulating International Migrations (PDF, 179 KB).