Montpellier Science Politique (MSP) refers to the new entity created at the start of the 2022 academic year, which brings together all political science programs within the Faculty of Law and Political Science at the University of Montpellier. MSP thus succeeds the Department of Political Science, founded in 1999. This change marks a new stage in the development of political science in Montpellier, establishing MSP as one of the main centers for political science education in southeastern France.
The program offered by the Faculty is unique in this geographical area, with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science (ISO 9001 certified since 2016), a dual Bachelor's degree in Economics and Political Science (the only one of its kind in France), two professional Master's degrees, a research Master's degree (other Master's degrees are currently being developed), and a doctoral program. MSP is thus one of the few universities in France (barely fifteen) to offer a complete program in political science, from the first year of the Bachelor's degree to the doctorate.
The programs offered are also particularly effective in terms of success and professional integration, and prepare students for a wide range of careers: research, studies and consulting, journalism, communication, international cooperation, public policy evaluation, etc.
MSP welcomes nearly 400 students and around 20 teaching and research staff (including 11 tenured professors): professors, CNRS researchers, lecturers, associate professors, teaching and research assistants, doctoral students, and tutors.
His management team consists of Alexandre Dézé (president of the political science section), Saïd Darviche (vice president of the section), Sylvia Gonçalves-Buades (administrator), and Béatrice Piel (administrative manager). The Political Science Student Union (BDE) is also particularly active and plays a key role in the social and intellectual life of MSP.
Some indicators:
- Bachelor's degree success rates: L1 (92%) L2 (96%) L3 (94%);
- Percentage of students continuing their studies after completing their bachelor's degree (96%);
- Level of professional integration in M2 (example of M2CO: 85%);
- 91% of students were "somewhat" or "very" satisfied with their year;
- 88% of students rate lectures as "good" or "very good."
