Program Objectives
The Master's degree in Public Policies provides training in the tools and methods of the social sciences applied to the fields of public
policy, surveys and opinion polls, urban policies, the social and solidarity economy, and corporate social and environmental responsibility.
Objectives of the program:
- Acquire a thorough mastery of the qualitative and quantitative methods of social sciences.
- Develop an excellent knowledge of companies and administrations at local, national and international levels.
- Provide opportunities in research and higher education in the social sciences thanks to an affiliation with the research unit IRISSO (Institut de Recherche Interdisciplinaire en Sciences Sociales).
When you enroll in a Master's program, you also join Université PSL. Ranked in the top 50 universities in the world (THE and QS), PSL offers excellent graduate programs at the Master's and PhD level, which benefit from the scientific capabilities of its member institutions. The degree is prepared at Université Paris Dauphine-PSL and awarded by Université PSL.
Organization of the Master’s Degree
- Types of education
- Initial training, Executive Education
- Outgoing Level
- BAC+5
- Language(s)
- French
- Duration of studies
- 4 semesters (excluding the gap year)
- ECTS Credits
- 120 credits
- Type of Diploma
- National diploma
- Academic Year
- 2025/2026
Graduate Program: give a research dimension to your Master
The Graduate Program in Social Sciences offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary curriculum of advanced study and research, from the Master's to the Doctorate degree, at the intersection of the social sciences.
It is based on a 2-year training for students who plan to pursue towards a PhD or work in research departments or institutions.
Primary Opportunities
- Research Fellow and trainer
- Consultant in urban policy
- European Affairs Officer
- RSE Consultant
- State or Local Government Administrator
- Public Affairs Officer
- ESG analyst
- Consultant in social and solidarity economy
- Researcher and teacher-researcher
Study Abroad During Your Master’s Degree at Dauphine
Thanks to its network of partner universities, campuses and programs abroad, Dauphine offers you the possibility of obtaining a dual degree, a delocalized master's degree or multi-campus training.
Dauphine in Their Own Words
A dedicated team
Jérôme HEURTAUX
Associate Professor
Director of the Master’s degree in Public Policy
Sophie BERNARD
Professor
Director of the Master’s degree in Public Policy
François CUSIN
Professor
Director of the 2nd year of the Master’s degree Urban Policy and Governance of Territories
Marie PIGANIOL
Associate Professor
Director of the 2nd year of the Master’s degree Urban Policy and Governance of Territories
ELISE PENALVA-ICHER
Professor
Director of the 2nd year of the Master’s degree Corporate Policies and Social Responsibilities (PERS)
Elise TENRET
Associate Professor
Director of the 2nd year of the Master’s degree Corporate Policies and Social Responsibilities (PERS)
Samuel Bouron
Associate Professor
Director of the 2nd year of the Master’s degree Public Policy and Opinion
Sabine Rozier
Associate Professor
Director of the 2nd year of the Master’s degree Public Policy and Opinion
Domique MEDA
Professor
Director of the Preparation for Administrative Competitions & Director of the master’s degree in Public Careers and Major Competitions