2023-2024 / Master

Political sciences : general (120 ECTS)

120 crédits

Block view

  • Organisation
  • Théorie
  • Pratique
  • Autres
  • Crédits

Block 1

The even or odd nature of the academic year is determined by the beginning of the year (e.g.: the academic year 2023-2024 is an odd year).

Compulsory courses

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Even years

SPOL0011-1Theories of the international relations (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL2319-1Methods of futurology and strategic analysis (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5

Odd years

SPOL0966-1Comparative Politics in a Globalized World (english language) (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL2328-1Contemporary theories and political doctrines (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5

Dissertation

SPOL2327-1Preparatory seminar for final dissertation - [30h Seminar] TA--[+]5

Optional courses

Choose one focus from the following :

Professional focus in international relations

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Even years

SPOL2226-1Seminar on international relations - [30h Seminar] (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q1--[+]5
SPOL2345-1Crises and conflicts in the Middle East (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL2322-1Democracy in America (english language) (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5

Odd years

SPOL0925-1Regionalism in World Politics (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL2237-1African political science - [30h Seminar] (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q1--[+]5
SPOL2321-1International Relations of the European Union (english language) (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5

Professional focus in European policies

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Even years

SPOL9215-1Analysis of the European Economic Governance (english language) (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL2240-1European policies analysis (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q15
General principles, exclusives, shared and support competences   30-- 
Area of freedom, security and justice   15-- 

Odd years

SPOL0892-1The process of European construction : prospective views (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL0958-1Democratic dynamism in Europe (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL2337-1European energetic policy (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5

Each year

SPOL9218-1Defence and security in the Euro-Atlantic area Q115--5

Professional focus in public administration

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Even years

SPOL2335-1Judiciarisation of political and social systems (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL0965-1Contemporary Theories of Public Administration (english language) (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL9216-1Managing public services (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5

Odd years

SPOL9209-1Law and policy regarding local authorities (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL9210-1Historical sociology of Belgian policy (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL9219-1Local government put to the test of participation (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q13015-5

Choose 1 optional module from the following:

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

International Relations (Advanced)

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Choose courses totalling 20 credits out of the following :

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
SPOL0096-1South Asia in International Relations (english language) (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
HIST0078-1History of International relations of Belgium Q230--5
SPOL2215-1Elements of introduction to political Islam (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024)
N...
Q120--5
SPOL0095-1Emerging powers and the challenges of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q230--5
SPOL0375-1(pas organisé en 2023-2024) Seminar on geopolitics of the Arabo-Muslim world (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024)
N...
Q230--5
SPOL2309-1Africa, international implications (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
DROI8064-1International trade law5
International trade cooperation   18-- 
International financial cooperation
  6-- 
SOCI0764-1Geopolitics of the Western Mediterranean (english language) - [30h Seminar] Q2--[+]5
SPOL2001-1International strategic trade control regimes (english language) (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q230--5
DROI1284-1Human rights Q236--5
DROI1271-1Law and Practice of International Organizations (english language) Q224--5
DROI2330-3International humanitarian law Q148--5
DROI2103-1Legal and political aspects of public finance law (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q248--5
SPOL3012-1Advanced studies in political science, international relations Q130--5
Students selected for a mobility internship in a partner university may choose other courses from their host university, with the agreement of the jury.

European Politics (advanced)

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Choose courses totalling 20 credits out of the following :

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
SPOL0959-1Populism and the extreme right in Europe and the United States (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q230--5
SPOL9208-1Policy issues around digital communication and artificial intelligence Q230--5
SOCI2250-1Theories of Integration, Diversity and Multiculturalism (english language) Q230--5
SOCI2251-1European Immigration Policy (english language) Q230--5
ECON0258-1European Economics (english language) Q230--5
DROI1284-1Human rights Q236--5
DROI1278-1Criminal Law of the European Union (english language) Q224--5
DROI1272-1Human Rights Law (english language) Q224--5
DROI2322-2European and international social law (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q236--5
DROI2103-1Legal and political aspects of public finance law (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q248--5
SPOL3012-2Advanced studies in political science, European policy Q130--5
Students selected for a mobility internship in a partner university may choose other courses from their host university, with the agreement of the jury.

Public administration (knowledge improvement)

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Choose courses totalling 20 credits out of the following :

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
DROI2103-1Legal and political aspects of public finance law (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q248--5
SPOL2346-1Administration transformation (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q230--5
SPOL2209-3Environmental and land policies (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL2003-1(pas organisé en 2023-2024) The Transformations of the Welfare State (english language)
Q130--5
SPOL2348-1Governance of the intelligence Control Q230--5
SPOL9217-1Comparative analysis of public governance in Belgium (english language) (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SOCI0060-1Sociology of organized action - [15h Lecture] Q230-[+]5
DROI1286-1Parliamentary and election law (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q236--5
SPOL9220-1Seminar on current affairs in public finances, including local issues Q12010-5
Students selected for a mobility internship in a partner university may choose other courses from their host university, with the agreement of the jury.

Choose courses totalling 10 credits out of the following :

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
DSTG0008-1Placement
Collégialité, Jérôme Jamin
TA---10
OR (on selection)
SPOL9204-1Participation in an inter-university or international exam
TA---10
Notice : For the selected students, interuniversity or international competitive examination replace the placement.
SOCI0085-1Practicing the questionnaire survey - [30h Field work] TA1515[+]5
SOCI0022-1Epistemology of social sciences Q245--5
SOCI2243-1International co-operation sociology Q145--5
DROI2113-1Public international law Q148--5
DROI1286-1Parliamentary and election law (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q236--5
DROI3001-1Introduction to the Laws of War (english language) Q215--5
ECON2307-1Introduction to Public finance (english language) (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q22412-5
ASIE0028-1Post-Socialist China and Globalization : Social and Political Dynamics Q130--5
ASIE0029-1Power and Society in Modern and Contemporary China Q230--5
SOCI1240-2North-South: imperialism, development, globalisation - a history, Theory course Q130--5
DROI1317-1Cybercrime (english language) (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q224--5
DROI1004-1Discriminatierecht (dutch language) Q124--5
DROI1284-1Human rights Q236--5
SPOL9201-1Additional piece of work in political science (by selection) - [15h Monitored workshops]
TA--[+]2
Notice : with jury agreement.
LANG0913-1English - module 1, Reading scientific texts (english language) Q11020-5
LANG0914-1English - Module 2: Listening comprehension, taking notes and lectures, Listening comprehension, taking notes and lectures (english language) Q11020-5
LANG3005-1Dutch Advanced level, part 1 (dutch language) Q130--3
LANG3006-1Dutch Advanced level, part 2 (dutch language) Q230--2
LANG3007-1Dutch Independent level, part 1 (dutch language) Q130--3
LANG3008-1Dutch Independent level, part 2 (dutch language) Q230--2
[...] Instead of chosing an elective course, students can choose a course from the programme that features in a focus or research module other than the one they have chosen. They can also choose other courses by putting in a request with the jury.-

Block 2

The even or odd nature of the academic year is determined by the beginning of the year (e.g.: the academic year 2023-2024 is an odd year).

Compulsory courses

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Even years

SPOL0011-1Theories of the international relations (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL2319-1Methods of futurology and strategic analysis (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5

Odd years

SPOL0966-1Comparative Politics in a Globalized World (english language) (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL2328-1Contemporary theories and political doctrines (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5

Dissertation

DMEM0005-1Final thesis in political scienceTA15
Written work
Collégialité
  --- 
Writing support seminar
Prerequisite
SPOL2327-1
Séminaire de préparation au travail de fin d'études
  10-- 

Optional courses

Poursuite du choix de finalité parmi :

Professional focus in international relations

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Even years

SPOL2226-1Seminar on international relations - [30h Seminar] (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q1--[+]5
SPOL2345-1Crises and conflicts in the Middle East (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL2322-1Democracy in America (english language) (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5

Odd years

SPOL0925-1Regionalism in World Politics (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL2237-1African political science - [30h Seminar] (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q1--[+]5
SPOL2321-1International Relations of the European Union (english language) (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5

Professional focus in European policies

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Even years

SPOL9215-1Analysis of the European Economic Governance (english language) (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL2240-1European policies analysis (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q15
General principles, exclusives, shared and support competences   30-- 
Area of freedom, security and justice   15-- 

Odd years

SPOL0892-1The process of European construction : prospective views (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL0958-1Democratic dynamism in Europe (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL2337-1European energetic policy (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5

Each year

SPOL9218-1Defence and security in the Euro-Atlantic area Q115--5

Professional focus in public administration

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Even years

SPOL2335-1Judiciarisation of political and social systems (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL0965-1Contemporary Theories of Public Administration (english language) (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL9216-1Managing public services (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5

Odd years

SPOL9209-1Law and policy regarding local authorities (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL9210-1Historical sociology of Belgian policy (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL9219-1Local government put to the test of participation (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q13015-5

Choose 1 optional module from the following:

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

International Relations (Advanced)

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Choose courses totalling 10 credits out of the following :

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
SPOL0096-1South Asia in International Relations (english language) (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
HIST0078-1History of International relations of Belgium Q230--5
SPOL2215-1Elements of introduction to political Islam (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024)
N...
Q120--5
SPOL0095-1Emerging powers and the challenges of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q230--5
SPOL0375-1(pas organisé en 2023-2024) Seminar on geopolitics of the Arabo-Muslim world (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024)
N...
Q230--5
SPOL2309-1Africa, international implications (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
DROI8064-1International trade law5
International trade cooperation   18-- 
International financial cooperation
  6-- 
SOCI0764-1Geopolitics of the Western Mediterranean (english language) - [30h Seminar] Q2--[+]5
SPOL2001-1International strategic trade control regimes (english language) (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q230--5
DROI1284-1Human rights Q236--5
DROI1271-1Law and Practice of International Organizations (english language) Q224--5
DROI2330-3International humanitarian law Q148--5
DROI2103-1Legal and political aspects of public finance law (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q248--5
SPOL3012-1Advanced studies in political science, international relations Q130--5
Students selected for a mobility internship in a partner university may choose other courses from their host university, with the agreement of the jury.

European Politics (advanced)

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Choose courses totalling 10 credits out of the following :

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
SPOL0959-1Populism and the extreme right in Europe and the United States (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q230--5
SPOL9208-1Policy issues around digital communication and artificial intelligence Q230--5
SOCI2250-1Theories of Integration, Diversity and Multiculturalism (english language) Q230--5
SOCI2251-1European Immigration Policy (english language) Q230--5
ECON0258-1European Economics (english language) Q230--5
DROI1284-1Human rights Q236--5
DROI1278-1Criminal Law of the European Union (english language) Q224--5
DROI1272-1Human Rights Law (english language) Q224--5
DROI2322-2European and international social law (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q236--5
DROI2103-1Legal and political aspects of public finance law (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q248--5
SPOL3012-2Advanced studies in political science, European policy Q130--5
Students selected for a mobility internship in a partner university may choose other courses from their host university, with the agreement of the jury.

Public administration (knowledge improvement)

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Choose courses totalling 10 credits out of the following :

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
DROI2103-1Legal and political aspects of public finance law (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q248--5
SPOL2346-1Administration transformation (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q230--5
SPOL2209-3Environmental and land policies (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SPOL2003-1(pas organisé en 2023-2024) The Transformations of the Welfare State (english language)
Q130--5
SPOL2348-1Governance of the intelligence Control Q230--5
SPOL9217-1Comparative analysis of public governance in Belgium (english language) (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q130--5
SOCI0060-1Sociology of organized action - [15h Lecture] Q230-[+]5
DROI1286-1Parliamentary and election law (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q236--5
SPOL9220-1Seminar on current affairs in public finances, including local issues Q12010-5
Students selected for a mobility internship in a partner university may choose other courses from their host university, with the agreement of the jury.

Choose courses totalling 10 credits out of the following :

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
DSTG0008-1Placement
Collégialité, Jérôme Jamin
TA---10
OR (on selection)
SPOL9204-1Participation in an inter-university or international exam
TA---10
Notice : For the selected students, interuniversity or international competitive examination replace the placement.
SOCI0085-1Practicing the questionnaire survey - [30h Field work] TA1515[+]5
SOCI0022-1Epistemology of social sciences Q245--5
SOCI2243-1International co-operation sociology Q145--5
DROI2113-1Public international law Q148--5
DROI1286-1Parliamentary and election law (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q236--5
DROI3001-1Introduction to the Laws of War (english language) Q215--5
ECON2307-1Introduction to Public finance (english language) (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q22412-5
ASIE0028-1Post-Socialist China and Globalization : Social and Political Dynamics Q130--5
ASIE0029-1Power and Society in Modern and Contemporary China Q230--5
SOCI1240-2North-South: imperialism, development, globalisation - a history, Theory course Q130--5
DROI1317-1Cybercrime (english language) (Even years, not organized in 2023-2024) Q224--5
DROI1004-1Discriminatierecht (dutch language) Q124--5
DROI1284-1Human rights Q236--5
SPOL9201-1Additional piece of work in political science (by selection) - [15h Monitored workshops]
TA--[+]2
Notice : with jury agreement.
LANG0913-1English - module 1, Reading scientific texts (english language) Q11020-5
LANG0914-1English - Module 2: Listening comprehension, taking notes and lectures, Listening comprehension, taking notes and lectures (english language) Q11020-5
LANG3005-1Dutch Advanced level, part 1 (dutch language) Q130--3
LANG3006-1Dutch Advanced level, part 2 (dutch language) Q230--2
LANG3007-1Dutch Independent level, part 1 (dutch language) Q130--3
LANG3008-1Dutch Independent level, part 2 (dutch language) Q230--2
[...] Instead of chosing an elective course, students can choose a course from the programme that features in a focus or research module other than the one they have chosen. They can also choose other courses by putting in a request with the jury.-

Bloc d'aménagement du programme de l'année

List of additional credits courses

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
SPOL0968-1Introduction to political science (english language) - [15h Lecture] Q110-[+]5
SPOL0969-1Introduction to international relations (english language) - [15h Lecture] Q110-[+]5
LANG0840-1French, S1 - 1er quadrimestre Q1---5
SPOL0090-1Introduction to Belgian politics (english language) Q220--5
SPOL0091-1Introduction to EU politics (english language) Q120--5
SPOL0970-1Policy design and evaluation (english language) Q220--5
SPOL0100-1Methodological issues in Political Science (english language) - [15h Lecture]
- Suppl : Antonios Vlassis
Q2-15[+]5
LANG0840-2French, S2 - 2e quadrimestre Q2---5
SPOL1101-1Introduction to political science, Part 1 Q130--3
SPOL1101-4Introduction to political science, Part 2 Q230--3
SPOL1103-1Political history of Belgium Q260--6
SPOL0961-1European construction history Q230--4
SPOL2331-1Analysis of public policies (theory) Q13015-4
SPOL2330-2Methodology in political science (theory) Q13015-4
SPOL2333-1Methodology and analysis of public policies (practice) Q2-30-6
SPOL2202-1Evaluation of public policies Q13015-3
DROI1307-1Introduction to public law - [15h Autres] Q260-[+]6
DROI1203-4Constitutional law - [15h Lecture] TA75-[+]8
SPOL1203-2Introduction to International Relations Q260--5
STAT0002-2Descriptive Statistics Q12010-3
DROI0964-1International relations law Q130--3
SPOL0377-1Political conflict resolution Q230--3
SPOL0021-1Principles and functions of the European Union Q230--3
SPOL9214-1Principles of the European Economic Governance (english language) Q230--5
SPOL0084-1Belgian policy issues Q130--5
SPOL9212-1Administrative sciences Q24515-6
SPOL2315-2Risk and politics - [30h Seminar] Q1--[+]4
DTRA0002-1Supervised work in political science (including a preparatory seminar) TA30--6