Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand the fundamentals (theories and tools) in human and social sciences
• Identify and explain the basic theoretical trends in various fields of human sciences (law, economics, management, history, psychology, etc.) and their applications.
• Analyse historical and contemporary phenomena of societies.
• Political Science option : Understand the fundamentals in the field of political science
• Develop a critical design of concepts, models and methods proposed in political science.
• Sociology and Anthropology option : Understand the fundamentals in the field of sociology and anthropology
• Have a critical view of theories, concepts and methods specific to sociology and anthropology.
• Information-Communication option: Understand the fundamentals in the field of information-communication
• Analyse social messages, particularly media messages.
• Master knowledge from disciplines within social and human sciences.
• Identify and explain the basic theories in political sciences and social sciences.
• Understand extensive issues and answer key questions in these disciplines.
• Master the principles and methodologies of scientific approaches applicable in the disciplines within social and human sciences
• Know the principles of different methodological approaches.
• Apply transferable skills, such as analysis and critical thinking, thoroughness, independence, and teamwork
• Mobilise acquired knowledge and skills to develop learning strategies required at the chosen Master level.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the course, students will be able to
- define the scientific approach to political and social issues
- master various methods of research in political and social sciences 
- provide in depth analysis of an issue in political and social sciences

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

What is a research project in political and social sciences
Methodology to organize a research work
Contextualisation and critical questioning of the variety of political approaches to an issue
Critical analysis of research work

Prior Experience

Not applicable