Certificate of Political Studies (CEP EAD)
The Certificat d'Études Politiques enables people seeking training to acquire the academic foundations, working methods and writing techniques of the humanities and social sciences.
Description
The Certificat d'Études Politiques (CEP) takes place over one academic year and leads to a Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA certificate.
100% online, this course lets you study at your own pace, while keeping to the course schedule. Courses are available 24 hours a day, wherever you are.
The CEP distance learning program 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 of Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA, and provides a multidisciplinary knowledge base.
Students are assessed on the basis of continuous assessment throughout the year, with an average of one assignment per week. A high level of commitment is therefore required, as is familiarity with computer tools.
A final oral is held at the end of April (by distance or in person, as the student chooses) to close the course.
The dissertation must be defended at the end of the course. The defense can be done remotely.
Access to the course is via an entrance examination, details of which can be found by clicking here.
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, while respecting assignment deadlines and video conferencing. 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
The program below corresponds to the academic year 2024-2025. It may be slightly modified for 2025-2026.
Semester 1
- Introduction to political science
- 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)
- Grand oral
- Final dissertation
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