Master - Social Sciences of the Economy

Program Objectives

This multidisciplinary training in research and through research aims to train new generations capable of thinking about and transforming the world of tomorrow, through the analysis of policies, institutions, organizations, and the challenges of the contemporary economy. It opens pathways to professionalization in research (PhD), higher education, and socio-economic expertise (consulting, public action, NGOs).

Program Objectives:

  • To train a new generation of scientists and experts capable of renewing the analysis of policies, institutions, organizations, and actors that shape the contemporary economy.
  • To receive instruction, in both French and English across three institutions, that combines the contributions of economic and social sciences.

Program Key Elements:

  • Core courses designed and taught by high-quality teaching teams, with faculty members who are experts in multiple disciplines (sociology, economics, law, management, history, etc.).
  • Courses focused on the discussion of concepts, debates, and issues examined through multiple disciplinary approaches, with an emphasis on the critical reading of research papers and a participatory approach (flipped classroom).
  • Advanced learning of quantitative and qualitative research methods, a wide range of practical work in statistics, use of digital technologies, and two years of training in data science (R and Python programming).
  • Immersion in ongoing research, with a focus on original empirical research (Master's 1 and 2 theses), access to seminars from research labs at EHESS and the University PSL.
  • Integration into international research networks, bilingual instruction (French, English), courses in English for social science research, and support for international research stays (internships, surveys, visits).
  • Personalized support, dialogue with teaching teams, supervision of theses by faculty researchers, assistance with internships, and support in preparing for a doctoral project or a post-master's professional project.

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
Economics and Societies

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)

  • Arnaud Orain

    EHESS

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