IEP Diploma 1st cycle program

The undergraduate program at Sciences Po Grenoble – UGA has been restructured. As a result, the 2026–2027 academic year is a transition year: For now, the second year is still when students embark on their study abroad program, and the third year follows the pre-reform curriculum.

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Curriculum Outline
First year
Third year
Specialized Courses
Assessment Procedures (MCC)
List of Courses by Type
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Sciences Po Grenoble – UGA

Curriculum Outline

Proposed Structure of the Undergraduate Program for the 2026–2027 Academic Year.

Details About the Layout

(*) Items marked with an asterisk are explained in the notes above.

First year

EU	Contents
6 course credits	Each UE (Course Unit) includes: CF (core course): a lecture-style course focused on knowledge acquisition. CM (methodology seminar): small-group instruction designed to promote in-depth learning and the acquisition of methodological skills through active participation.
EU Transitions	Semester 1: Ecological Transitions and Sustainable Development - TEDS (Description) Semester 2: Socio-ecological Issues (Course Description)
EU Opening 1	Two elective courses (CS) of your choice (view the list)
EU Methods 1	Academic Research Methods (ARM) I – Introduction to the Social Sciences MTU II – Methodology Workshops MSS 1 – Qualitative Methods
EU Languages	English LV2: second language studied in high school.
EU Sports	Classes are offered in collaboration with the UGA Sports Department. More than 30 sports activities are available. Registration takes place during the second week of September.
EU Commitment	The EU recognizes student engagement through one of four available modules (see table below).

EU Commitment

EU Commitment	Audit Procedures	Hours	ECTS
Community Involvement Module:
Be a member of the executive board of an IEP association, a recognized public-interest association (ARUP), the Student Foundation for the City (AFEV), etc. + 2 lectures per semester	Competency-Based Assessment + Student Workbook	36	3
Citizen Engagement Module:
POS-POPH, Student Representatives (elected to governing bodies) + 2 lectures per semester	Competency-Based Assessment + Student Workbook
Project Seminar Engagement Module:
Participation in “Project Week” + 4 lectures per semester	Competency-Based Assessment: Career Path and Competencies (PEC) + Student Handbook
Individual Engagement Module:
AHN, SHN, Entrepreneurs, Students Enrolled by Law, Working Students, Student Caregivers + 4 conferences throughout the year	Competency-Based Assessment AHN and SHN: Using the PSP Score to Validate the Graded Sport + Student Handbook

Third year

EU (Course Unit)	Contents
EU Core Course (CF)	CF Semester 1 CF, Semester 2
EU Methodology Conferences (CM) (see details) 4 areas + opening CM	Management, Economics, Organizations Strategic management of organizations Finance and corporate governance In-depth macroeconomics Companies: Regulation and Innovation Applied social sciences The Welfare State and Solidarity Altereconomy and development Politics Applied political science Political theory Public policy in Europe Institutions and Changes in Public Policy Administrative law Law and public policy Economic policies Opening commercial (your choice) Marketing European institutions and policies European Institutions and Policies Ideologies, cultures and political sensibilities
EU Languages	English LV2
EU Cross-Curricular Course	Socio-Ecological Issues Through an Interdisciplinary Lens, No. 2 Digital and Algorithmic Transition No. 2
UE Grand Oral and Seminar	Final Oral Presentation (view the presentation slideshow) Seminar
EU/Specialized Courses, Sports, Professional Module, and/or Credit-bearing Student Engagement	To earn credit for this course unit (5 ECTS), choose one of the following: CS (3 ECTS) + Participation (2 ECTS) OR CS + Sport (2 ECTS) OR Engagement + Sports + Professional Development Modules (1 ECTS) (See list below)

List of Professional Development Modules

Professional Development Module—if no CS has been selected:

Resume
Cover letter
Interview
PIX

Professional Development Module - Choose 1 from the following:

Social networking
LinkedIn
Stress management
Professional Networking Events
One-on-one interview
Mural of Diversity

Specialized Courses

Specialized courses are offered in both years of study at Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA; students can choose these courses based on their preferences, interests, and areas of specialization.

Whether in small groups or large lecture halls, the CS courses—which run for 18 hours per semester—are taught by academic experts and focus on their research topics in the social sciences.

Assessment Procedures (MCC)

The Assessment Procedures (MCC) define the rules for evaluating courses and degree programs: the nature of exams, assessment methods, weightings, exam sessions, conditions for make-up exams and credit transfer, as well as the rules applicable to academic studies. They enable students to understand the requirements for earning their grades and degree.

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