M2 Contemporary Sociology

Master's degree
Mentions Science Politique, Sociologie
Full-time academic programmes
English
French

The Master's degree in Contemporary Political Sociology is a general, research-oriented Master's degree in sociology and political science, based on the two central disciplines of the GS Sociology and Political Science, and thus linked to the two specializations Sociology and Political Science at the University of Paris-Saclay.

The Master's degree in Contemporary Political Sociology is a general, research-oriented Master's degree in sociology and political science, based on the two central disciplines of the GS Sociology and Political Science, and thus linked to the two specializations Sociology and Political Science at the University of Paris-Saclay.

Information

Présentation

Skills

Put into practice the fundamental concepts and paradigms of sociology.

Objectives

The pedagogical objectives of the programme are:

  • learning the concepts and the main paradigms of sociology,
  • introducing students to the diversity of investigation methods (quality and quantity), from basics to the most advanced techniques,
  • developing a critical and analytical mind,
  • practicing disciplinary, cultural, linguistic and international openness.Contemporary Sociology is a broad high-level programme that also delves into specialty areas. For example: work, employment, training, corporate and business relations; public action – from local to supranational scales; production and mobilisation of the law; sciences and techniques; data sciences; environnemental issues.

Career Opportunities

Career prospects

Après Master + Doctorat : chercheur ou enseignant-chercheur

Further Study Opportunities

Doctorat

Fees and scholarships

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

Admission

Capacity

Available Places

20

Target Audience and Entry Requirements

A background in social sciences (sociology, anthropology, political sciences, history, economics, management, mathematics and informatics applied to social sciences, geography, language sciences, etc.). Students from other disciplines who show a proven motivation for this discipline and a specific study plan may be accepted.

Application Period(s)

Inception Platform

From 30/01/2026 to 15/05/2026

Supporting documents

Compulsory supporting documents

Motivation letter.

Research project.

Le candidat ou la candidate présentera le projet de recherche auquel il ou elle souhaiterait consacrer son mémoire de recherche.

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

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

Document indicating the list of local M2 choices available here : https://urlz.fr/i3Lo.

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
Sociologie des élites 3 Semestre 1 20
Sociologie du suicide 3 Semestre 1 20
Sociologie de l'environnement 3 Semestre 1 20
Démocratie Transition Durabilité 3 Semestre 1 31.5
Séminaire d'ouverture 3 Semestre 1 20
Sociologie politique de l'action publique 3 Semestre 1 20
Subjects ECTS Semester Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Analyse des données textuelles 2 Semestre 1 12
Analyse de réseaux 2 Semestre 1 12
Suivi de mémoires 8 Semestre 1 20
Subjects ECTS Semester Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Mémoire et suivi de mémoire 20 Semestre 2 20
Séminaire des laboratoires 5 Semestre 2 20
Séminaire d'ouverture 5 Semestre 2 20
Stage de recherche ou stage professionnel 5 Semestre 2

Teaching Location(s)

GIF SUR YVETTE
GUYANCOURT

Training campus

Saclay Moulon

Saclay / Gif-sur-Yvette / Orsay
Bus 4606 / 4609 / 4611 / 5154
RER B Le guichet
Student restaurant (CROUS)
Library
Sports facilities
Student residence

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

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