Area studyprogrammes
Sciences Po Lyon stands out from other institutes thanks to its strong international ties, as exemplified by its institute diplomas (Diplôme d’Établissement – DE) and combined degree programmes with international partners.
The combined degree programmes can be followed in parallel with the classic degree programme. On the Saint-Étienne campus, students can choose between a combined degree in economy & management at the Institut d’Administration des Entreprises (IAE), or a combined degree in law at the Saint-Étienne Jean-Monnet University Faculty of Law.
Students who want an international specialisation can take one of the seven Institute Diplomas focused on a particular geographical region. The Institute Diplomas are unique to Sciences Po Lyon. They are optional and run in parallel with the classic degree programme, in years 1 and 2. Institute Diploma classes can be chosen by exchange students when selecting their modules. These allow students to specialise in a specific geographical region (culture, history, economy, etc.) and to learn the language.
There are 7 Institute Diplomas. These focus on Europe (DEEE), Asia (DEMEOC), the Arab World (DEMAC), Latin America and the Caribbean (DEALC), the United States of America (DELUSA), Sub-Saharan Africa (DEASC) and, lastly, Contemporary Russia (DERUSCO).
Institute Diploma | Description | Campus |
|---|---|---|
DEALC (Latin America and the Caribbean) | This Institute Diploma is taught through the major disciplines, providing greater understanding of this specific geographical region (history, economy, anthropology, geopolitics, etc.) and the learning of regional working languages (Spanish, Brazilian, English). | Lyon |
DEASC (Contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa) | This diploma forms part of a multidisciplinary framework allowing for understanding of the significant developments underway in Sub-Saharan Africa. | Lyon |
DEEE (European Studies) | This Institute Diploma focuses on Europe as a global region, but also its international organisations and European institutions. The DEEE is an invaluable asset for students wishing to continue their studies in European policy and institutions. | Lyon |
DELUSA (United States of America) | This institutional, economic and legal programme of study aims to give students a solid grounding in the workings of the US State and its relationship with stakeholders in the commercial and cultural sectors, as well as with international, governmental or non-governmental organisations. | Lyon |
DEMAC (Contemporary Arab World) | This programme of study includes an introduction to modern Arabic literature as a language of communication, and lessons about the various aspects of contemporary Arab societies and economies.
The programme includes 300 hours of classes with one half focused on learning Arabic. | Lyon |
DEMEOC (Contemporary Far East) | This Institute Diploma aims to teach general knowledge and understanding of Asia to students who are unfamiliar with this region and to give a solid grounding in Chinese or Japanese. | Lyon |
DEMOPS (Post-Soviet Worlds Institute Diploma) | The aim of this Institute diploma is to impart general knowledge of the post-Soviet worlds to students with little or no knowledge of this area, as well as teaching them the Russian language. The DEMOPS covers the main disciplines needed to understand this specific area (history, geography, economics, geopolitics, political sciences, sociology, etc.) as well as Russian (for beginners or advanced students). | Saint-Étienne |
