Overview
Through this Sociology (Dual Degree with Northwestern University) program, Northwestern students spend their fourth and fifth years of study at Sciences Po. Students perform research, begin writing a dissertation under the direction of a joint Northwestern-Sciences Po dissertation committee, and become eligible for the degrees of both institutions.The student will return to Sciences Po for the fourth year with guaranteed funding and will defend his/her thesis in English in front of a committee consisting of members from both departments.
Key facts:
The program is open to PhD students in relevant disciplines. Students must have sufficient knowledge of French to be able to do class work and write a research prospectus and summary in French.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Sociology
- Social Sciences
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
Deadlines
- 10 January, for an admission result mid-March
- 17 May, for an admission result mid-July
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
History Sociology Political Science View 10 other PhDs in Sociology in FranceAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A thesis project in PDF or Word format (5,000 words maximum). 3000 words maximum for the PhD programme in History, excluding bibliography, that shouldn’t exceed 20-25 titles
- A synopsis of your thesis project (two pages) in PDF or Word format
- Two academic recommendations
- A CV
- Proof of identity
- A copy of the last completed degree (for the PhD in political science, highest honours on the Masters thesis is required)
- Transcripts
Tuition Fee
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International
380 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 380 EUR per year -
EU/EEA
380 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 380 EUR per year
Living costs for Paris
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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