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Sciences Po
Master in Sociology
Sciences Po
Course Overview
Sciences Po is France's most prestigious institution for the social sciences and public affairs, ranked among the world's top universities for politics and international studies. Its English-taught Master in Sociology, run by the renowned Centre de Sociologie des Organisations, trains students in rigorous empirical and theoretical sociology with a strong comparative and policy orientation. For Sri Lankan applicants interested in social research, development, migration and inequality, Sciences Po offers a Paris base and entry into European academic and policy networks.
The two-year programme combines core sociological theory and methods (quantitative and qualitative) with specialisations across organisations, public policy, and global social change, plus a research thesis and the option of fieldwork or an internship. Sciences Po's reputation, its strong placement into doctoral programmes and international organisations, and France's 12-month post-study job-search residence permit (APS) make it a credible route into a research or policy career in Europe.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree in sociology, social sciences or a related field — Sri Lankan bachelor's degrees from Colombo, Peradeniya and Kelaniya accepted.
- check_circle Strong academic record and a clear research interest.
- check_circle Statement of purpose and an academic writing sample.
- check_circle Two academic references and certified transcripts.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall.
- check_circle French not required for the English-taught track.
- check_circle Waived if your bachelor's degree was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan English-medium graduates qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, income-banded) | €18,000 | Rs. 6,210,000 |
| Living Expenses in Paris (12 months) | €14,000 | Rs. 4,830,000 |
| Residence Permit & Health Insurance | €1,200 | Rs. 414,000 |
| Books, Materials & Travel | €1,200 | Rs. 414,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €34,400 | Rs. 11,868,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Sciences Po graduates qualify for France's 12-month post-study job-search permit (APS), with conversion to a work permit / EU Blue Card on a qualifying offer. Graduates progress into PhD programmes across Europe and the US, research roles at the OECD, UNESCO and the EU (all with a Paris / Brussels presence), think tanks, and social-research consultancies. Sri Lankan returnees route into universities, development agencies, the social-research sector and international NGOs.
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ඔබට සුදුසු විශ්වවිද්යාලයක් තේරීම, අයදුම්පත් යොමු කිරීම, SOP සකස් කිරීම සහ වීසා ලබා ගැනීම ඇතුළු සෑම පියවරකදීම, ඔබ වෙනුවෙන් සියලුම වගකීම් විශ්වාසවන්තව අප භාර ගනිමු.