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
“After a Master's degree in Corporate Policy and Social Responsibility at Dauphine and a gap year during which I performed community service, I was looking for a program that would offer both an in-depth content on all public policies and a more practical training on the methodological tools of social sciences. This double expectation corresponded perfectly with the content proposed by the Master 2 Public Policy and Opinion.”
Martin AUDRAN
Research Officer at the Phare Agency
Your path :
Master's Degree in Public Policy and Opinion
“After a degree in Law and Political Science at the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, I joined Dauphine in Master 1, where I then naturally turned towards Public Policy and Opinion. The great interest of this course is the balance in the curriculum between qualitative and quantitative methods. In a world that is traditionally quantitative, I could feel the advantage of having this dual perspective, and this conceptual and methodological distance.”
Laetitia CUIGNET
Responsible for study follow-up at the Ministry of Economy and Finance
Your path :
Public Policy and Opinion track
“This course combines the learning of theoretical and methodological knowledge in sociology and political science, with the delivery of sound knowledge on sectoral policies and analysis of public action and opinion. I really enjoyed the combination of the professional and research tracks.”
Abigail VACHER
Study Manager at the CSA Institute
Your path :
Public Policy and Opinion track
“Why Dauphine? It is an excellent university that allows you to specialize little by little, and to discover different subjects and sectors as you go along. An intense associative life (cultural, sporting, festive, pro) and a network that is built gradually, which is really important today.”
Nathan BARDIN
Project Manager at the Groupe SOS
Your path :
Public policies track
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
ELISE PENALVA-ICHER
University 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)
Sabine Rozier
Associate Professor
Director of the 2nd year of the Master’s degree - Public Policy and Opinion
Samuel Bouron
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
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
Jean-Christophe GRACIA
Associate Lecturer
Co-Director of the Preparation for Administrative Competitions