Alternation at Sciences Po Aix
As a guarantee of excellent professional integration, work-study programmes are strongly promoted within Sciences Po Aix. Whether in private sector companies or public sector organizations, the institution has forged strong ties with its partners to facilitate the search for work-study programs for our students.
By closely combining academic teaching with professional immersion, the work-study (apprenticeship) program plays a central role at Sciences Po Aix. A genuine bridge between theoretical knowledge and field experience, it enables students to develop operational skills, gain a better understanding of professional realities, and progressively build their career plans.
Paid and highly professionalizing, work-study programs are now widely recognized as a pathway of excellence by employers. They promote rapid entry into the job market, enhance employability, and allow students to acquire concrete experience while pursuing a demanding education in the social sciences and humanities.
Thanks to the strong ties maintained by Sciences Po Aix with public institutions, companies, associations, and major economic stakeholders in the region, students benefit from an environment particularly conducive to finding work-study placements and accessing a wide range of professional opportunities. This partnership dynamic fully contributes to the School’s openness to the socio-economic world and to the individualized support provided to students throughout their studies.
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration
The Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration at Sciences Po Aix is a selective, multidisciplinary program designed to prepare students for competitive entrance exams to the civil service at the A-level. It provides a solid foundation in public law, economics, political science, and administrative culture, along with methodological training for exam preparation.
The program is aimed at students interested in public-sector careers and also enables further study at master’s level, particularly in public policy and public affairs.
Master’s in International Affairs Expertise (Year 2)
The Master’s program in International Expertise at Sciences Po Aix is a professionally oriented degree grounded in both international economics and finance and international relations. It aims to train specialists capable of analyzing globalization issues, informing decision-making, and operating in complex international environments.
Multidisciplinary and professionally focused, the program offers several specialized tracks, including a work-study pathway, and prepares students for careers in consulting, auditing, expertise, or international affairs within public, private, or international organizations.
Master’s in Geostrategy, Defense and International Security (Year 2)
The Master’s program in Geostrategy, Defense and International Security at Sciences Po Aix trains specialists capable of analyzing contemporary geopolitical, security, and military-strategic issues. The program is based on a multidisciplinary approach to international relations, drawing on history, political science, law, and economics.
Combining academic rigor with professional training, the program offers several pathways, including a work-study option, and prepares students for careers in defense, security, strategic analysis, diplomacy, or research.
Master’s in Information Professions (Year 2)
The Master’s program in Information Professions at Sciences Po Aix trains professionals in information, communication, and journalism within the context of digital transformation and democratic challenges. The program is multidisciplinary and professionally oriented, delivered in partnership with EJCAM, and includes a work-study component.
The program offers two specialization tracks:
- Influence Communication and Advocacy Professions, focused on strategic communication and public affairs
- Journalism and International Issues, dedicated to journalistic practice and the analysis of international dynamics
