Master - Social Sciences of the Economy

Program Objectives

The Master's in Economic and Social Sciences prepares a new generation of scientists and experts, capable of renewing policy analysis, institutions, organizations, and the players that form the modern economy.
This Master's is the fruit of a collaboration between Dauphine-PSL, the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales and Mines ParisTech.

Program Objectives:

  • Prepare a new generation of scientists and experts, capable of renewing policy analysis, institutions, organizations, and the players that form the modern economy.
  • Participate in courses, in French and English at all 3 institutions, that combine the contributions of the economic and social sciences.

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

1st year
Social Sciences of the Economy

After a first year followed by an optional gap year, 1 specialization is possible.

Optional gap year

2nd year

Specialization

Types of education
Initial training
Outgoing Level
BAC+5
Language(s)
French and English
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.

Graduate Program in Social Sciences

Primary Opportunities

  • Research Fellow
  • Project Manager
  • Analyste
  • PhD student in Social Sciences of the Economy

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. 

Study Abroad During Your Master’s Degree at Dauphine

A dedicated team

  • Marlène Benquet

    CNRS, IRISSO, Dauphine - PSL

    Director of the Master’s degree in Economic and Social Sciences (IOES)

  • Eve Chiapello

    EHESS

    Director of the Master’s degree in Economic and Social Sciences (IOES)