Certificate of Political Studies (CEP EAD)
The Certificat d'Études Politiques 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, via the 4th year competitive entrance examination.
Description
The Certificat d'Études Politiques (CEP) takes place over one academic year and leads to the award of a Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA certificate.
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.
The program is based on the undergraduate curriculum at Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA, and provides students with a multi-disciplinary knowledge base.
Students are assessed on the basis of continuous assessment throughout the year, with an average of one assignment per week.
A final oral exam is held at the end of April on the premises of Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA.
The dissertation must be defended at the end of the course. This 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).
Skills
The "Certificat d'Études Politiques" distance learning program is delivered via an educational platform, offering each student administrative and pedagogical support. Course materials range from PDF documents to videos and videoconferences.
A computer (or tablet) with Internet access is essential. Regular practice of Internet browsing and word processing is also required.
Program
Certificat d'Études Politiques courses are taught in French.
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)
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)
Job opportunities
The CEP distance learning program is a year-long preparatory program for resuming studies, particularly in multi-disciplinary courses. It provides the foundations of an institute of political studies. Following this year, opportunities may arise in higher education. For example, some students go on to complete the 4th year of the GE or MMO distance learning program, which enables them to obtain a diploma from Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA.
This program enables students to consolidate the knowledge they need to access jobs related to social issues (NGOs, educators, doctors, military personnel, etc.).
Lastly, the CEP EAD can be used to consolidate files for VAE or VAPP applications.
Contact
Yann Echinard
Tel. 04 76 82 83 93
Senior lecturer in economics
E-Learning development manager
yann.echinard@sciencespo-grenoble.fr
Stéphanie Argoud / Wipawarn Thata
Tel. 04 76 82 60 85
contact-certificats-ead@iepg.fr
Stéphanie Martin
Tel: 04 76 82 60 13
stephanie.martin@sciencespo-grenoble.fr