Lyon Catholic University (UCLy - Faculté de Droit)
Bachelor's Degree - European and International Political Studies
Lyon, France
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
6 semesters
LANGUAGES
English, French
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 3,057 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* depending on household income (11 tariff brackets based on the family quotient)
Key Summary
About: A three-year bachelor's in European and International Political Studies gives a multidisciplinary foundation in law, political science, international relations, history, economics and social sciences. Taught in French and English, it uses active pedagogy to build analytical and critical thinking skills. The curriculum covers European democracy and humanism, European law and policies, and Global Europe in a multipolar world.
Career Outcomes: The programme prepares graduates for career opportunities in European and international institutions, public and semi-public organizations, consulting, lobbying, NGOs and international organizations. Graduates can work in diplomacy, governance, public policy and advocacy in multicultural settings across Europe and beyond.
A three-year course to acquire a solid foundation in law, political science and international relations , as well as in history, economic and social sciences, while developing a deep understanding of European and international issues, from a multidisciplinary and evolving perspective.
Designed with a resolutely European and global approach, the program, delivered in French and English, allows for the analysis of public action at different scales and for understanding Europe's place in a changing world, based on concrete keys to understanding the contemporary world.
The training is based on an active pedagogy that promotes student participation, exchanges and critical thinking.
Training objectives
- Understanding European and international political issues
- Develop the ability to analyze current events
- Acquire a solid foundation in law, political science and international relations
A program structured around major European issues
- B1 – European Democracy and Humanism: Europe as a Democratic and Sustainable Model – In the first year: understanding the democratic, political and cultural foundations of Europe
- B2 – European Law and Policies: European Policy Making and Regulatory Framework – In the second year: analyze European legal mechanisms and decision-making processes
- B3 – Global Europe: Europe as a Multilateral Actor in a Multipolar World – In the 3rd year: understanding Europe's role in international balances
- B1 – European Democracy and Humanism Europe as a Democratic and Sustainable Model – En 1ère année : comprendre les fondements démocratiques, politiques et culturels de l’Europe
- B2 – European Law and Policies European Policy Making and Regulatory Framework – En 2ème année : analyser les mécanismes juridiques et les processus de décision européens
- B3 – Global Europe Europe as a Multilateral Actor in a Multipolar World – En 3ème année : appréhender le rôle de l’Europe dans les équilibres internationau
A school at the heart of European and international issues
The Schuman School is part of a strong international dynamic, training profiles capable of evolving in complex multicultural and institutional environments, and of adapting to varied professional contexts.
It prepares students to enter:
- European and international institutions;
- public and semi-public organizations (consulting firms, influence and lobbying firms, etc.);
- NGOs and international organizations;
- professions related to diplomacy, governance and public policy.
This allows students to pursue career paths related to major contemporary issues and European and international dynamics.
An innovative and immersive training program
Human-sized class sizes to encourage interaction, personalized support to enable each student to progress in a structured environment and active teaching methods (simulations, negotiations, role-playing): everything is designed to immerse students in the heart of the realities of public action.
The courses encourage involvement, teamwork and the exchange of viewpoints, enabling students to develop their analytical, oral expression and argumentation skills.
True to the DNA of UCLy, this Schuman School course is based on an environment where solidarity, mutual support and personalized attention fully contribute to the development and success of each individual.
A civic education geared towards Europe and the world
The program prepares students to become actors in European and international governance, capable of understanding the dynamics of the contemporary world beyond a strictly Eurocentric approach.
It offers an in-depth reading of the major issues that structure public action today: democracy and the rule of law, ecological transition, digital regulation, globalized economy and its financial dynamics – through a cross-disciplinary approach.
The objective: to train future leaders of European and international governance, capable of thinking about Europe's place in the world and engaging in it responsibly.
In addition, the program offers the opportunity for an enriching study trip, including visits to national, European and international institutions, as well as semester mobility opportunities in many countries, particularly within the European Union, but also in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Australia, Japan, China or South Korea.
A recognized training
This Schuman School course is affiliated with the Faculty of Law and European and International Political Studies at UCLy, which is recognized for the excellence of its courses and the strong appeal of its programs.
It is part of a demanding academic environment, based on multidisciplinarity, rigorous teaching and the quality of the faculty, offering students a solid framework to understand and analyze legal and political issues at the European and international level.