M1 Politiques sociales territoriales-Economie sociale et solidaire

Master's degree
Specialisation Sociology
Full-time academic programmes
Life-long learning
French

In a context of decentralization of public action, territorial social policies are a central issue for social cohesion. It is in this context that this Master's program provides training in expertise that has become essential for understanding “new social policies,” i.e., those that advocate territorialization, activation, and empowerment, which were implemented in the 1980s and 1990s.

The program is organized around a core curriculum in the first semester and specialized courses in the second semester. A two-month internship takes place between January and February. It culminates in the writing of a research thesis.

Information

Présentation

Skills

• Identification of the major fields of sociology and specialization in some of them (depending on the topics of theses and research projects).

Objectives

A course (M1 and M2 level) in sociology at Paris-Saclay University's Master's program offering specialized training in the design, implementation, and evaluation of regional public policy. Course objectives:

To train students in the analysis of employment, education, and housing issues at the national level and in the analysis of local public policies.

Become experts in sociological analysis and intervention methodologies (project management and evaluation, territorial diagnostics, surveys, etc.).

Career Opportunities

Further Study Opportunities

Master 2
Thèse de doctorat

Fees and scholarships

The amounts may vary depending on the programme and your personal circumstances.

Calendar

Start of programme (indicative date)
14/09/2026
Admission

Admission Route

Administration économique et sociale
Science politique
Géographie et aménagement
Sociologie
Sciences sociales

Capacity

Available Places

31

Target Audience and Entry Requirements

Admission to the M1 PST requires training that meets the program's expectations in terms of knowledge and practice of the social sciences in general, and sociology in particular. Each of the two years involves carrying out a group project based on an institutional commission and writing a thesis based on internship experience. These two key components require skills acquired through the practice of social sciences, namely: -a good theoretical understanding of the essential concepts of general sociology -experience in conducting research using both qualitative and quantitative methods (in particular, the ability to read and interpret descriptive statistics) -writing skills -the ability to develop a problem and structure reasoning by formulating hypotheses. Beyond the social sciences, an interest in the topics covered by the Master's program is essential. These topics are broad and touch on many issues, whether or not they are covered by public policy. This requires intellectual curiosity, which can be maintained by regularly following political, economic, and social news. A good knowledge of institutions, associations, and local authorities will also be highly appreciated.

Application Period(s)

Inception Platform

From 15/01/2026 to 16/03/2026

Supporting documents

Compulsory supporting documents

Motivation letter.

All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.

Curriculum Vitae.

Detailed description and hourly volume of courses taken since the beginning of the university program.

Additional supporting documents

Proof of one year's study in France for non-European candidates.

Proof of residence.

Certificate of French (compulsory for non-French speakers).

VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).

Supporting documents :
- Residence permit stating the country of residence of the first country
- Or receipt of request stating the country of first asylum
- Or document from the UNHCR granting refugee status
- Or receipt of refugee status request delivered in France
- Or residence permit stating the refugee status delivered in France
- Or document stating subsidiary protection in France or abroad
- Or document stating temporary protection in France or abroad.

Programme
Subjects ECTS Semester Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Enquête collective 3 Semestre 1 18
Méthodologie de recherche 3 Semestre 1 9 9
Subjects ECTS Semester Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Sociologie de la jeunesse 2 Semestre 1 18
Sociologie des institutions 3 Semestre 1 18 6
Approches sociologiques des inégalités sociales 3 Semestre 1 18 6
Nouvelles avancées des sciences sociales 3 Semestre 1 18 6
Subjects ECTS Semester Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Anglais 1 2 Semestre 1 18
Dynamiques européennes 2 Semestre 1 12
Subjects ECTS Semester Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Approches quantitatives 3 Semestre 2 6 18
Actualités de la recherche internationale 3 Semestre 2 16
Subjects ECTS Semester Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Atelier de suivi de mémoire 3 Semestre 2 18
Mémoire 10 Semestre 2
Exploitation des données qualitatives 2 Semestre 2 16
Subjects ECTS Semester Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Villes et migrations 3 Semestre 1 12 12
Conférences de professionnels 1 Semestre 1 12
Initiation aux métiers du développement social territorialisé (préparation du stage) 3 Semestre 1 12 12
Subjects ECTS Semester Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Histoire de la protection sociale en Europe 2 Semestre 2 12 12
Socio-histoire des associations 3 Semestre 2 12 12
Sociologie des politiques d'insertion 3 Semestre 2 12 12
Subjects ECTS Semester Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
UE Libre 2 Semestre 2
Anglais 2 3 Semestre 2 18

Teaching Location(s)

MONTIGNY LE BRETONNEUX

Training campus

Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
Bus 5103, 5150, 5198, 7807
RER C Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
Student restaurant (CROUS)
Student residence
Library

Contact

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