Certificate of Political Studies (CEP)
The Certificat d'Études Politiques (CEP) enables people seeking training to acquire the academic foundations, working methods in the human and social sciences and writing techniques. Obtaining this certificate should make it easier to pursue the courses offered by Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA, mainly its Masters courses via the 4th year competitive entrance examination. The Certificat d'Études Politiques (CEP) takes place over one academic year and leads to the award of a Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA certificate.
Training
The CEP EAD course is offered 100% online, with 24-hour access. It offers 9 online teaching modules, spread over two semesters, as well as a dissertation. Modules run from September to December and from January to May.
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The program is based on the undergraduate courses offered by Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA, and provides a multi-disciplinary knowledge base.
Students are assessed on a continuous assessment basis throughout the year, with an average of one assignment per week.
A final oral is held at the end of April on the premises of Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA to close the course.
The dissertation is to be defended at the end of the course. The defense can be done remotely.
Objectives
- Acquire academic fundamentals, work methods in the humanities and social sciences, and writing techniques.
- Discover, assimilate and familiarize yourself with the ten core courses taught at Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA as part of your Bachelor's degree.
- Offer existing employees the opportunity to take part in training courses without interrupting their professional activity.
- Study at your own pace, with the only constraint being the timetable for handing in your work. Courses can be accessed at any time of day, so you can put your organizational skills to good use.
- Complementary training for students from other disciplines.
- Anticipate your future studies by strengthening your chances of entering a Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA degree specialization (4th year entrance exam, subject to a bachelor's degree or VAPP application).
Know-how and skills
The "Certificat d'Études Politiques" distance learning program is delivered via an educational platform, offering each student administrative and pedagogical support. Course materials include PDF documents, videos and videoconferences.
A computer (or tablet) with Internet access is essential. Regular use of Internet browsing and word processing is also required.
Presentation of courses
Semester 1
- Introduction to political life
- Sociology
- Law - "Constitutional and administrative institutions
- Economic policy
- Language - English (semesters 1 & 2)
- Social Science methods lectures (semesters 1 & 2)
Certificat d'Études Administratives courses are taught in French.
Semester 2
- Public international law
- Finance and corporate governance
- History of international relations
- Social Science methods lectures (semesters 1 & 2)
- Language - English (semesters 1 & 2)
- Memory (independent work)
Certificat d'Études Administratives courses are taught in French.
Useful information
CEP " Certificat d'Etudes Politiques " en EAD
Institut d'Études Politiques 1030, Avenue Centrale - Domaine universitaire
38400 - Saint MARTIN D'HÈRES
Yann Echinard
E-mail: yann.echinard@iepg.fr
Stéphanie Argoud and Wipawarn Thata
Tel: 04 76 82 60 85
E-mail: contact-certificats-ead@iepg.fr
Stéphanie Martin
Tel: 04 76 82 60 13
E-mail: stephanie.martin@sciencespo-grenoble.fr