Bachelor of Economics (Dual De - The University

The Dual Degree: Bachelor of Economics (University of Sydney) and Bachelor of Arts (Sciences Po, France) is a unique four-year program that offers an international learning experience. Students study for two years at Sciences Po in France and two years at the University of Sydney, earning degrees from both institutions. The program emphasizes multidisciplinary study and focuses on economy and society, political humanities, or politics and government. Graduates are highly sought after in various careers, including economics, finance, and management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Economics (Dual Degree: Sciences Po, France) is a four-year program delivered by the University of Sydney and Sciences Po, France. It is a unique program in Australia that combines a Bachelor of Arts from Sciences Po and a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney. The program is designed for students interested in:

Furthering their studies in French and learning about other cultures
Living in France for two years
Gaining an international learning experience

Outline:

The program follows a four-year structure:

Year One:

Location: Sciences Po (one of three regional campuses)
Commencement: August
Focus: Introductory courses in foundational disciplines

Year Two:

Location: Selected Sciences Po regional campus
Focus: Advanced study of disciplines through a multidisciplinary perspective, coursework related to chosen multidisciplinary major (Economy and Society, Political Humanities, or Politics and Government).

Year Three:

Location: University of Sydney
Commencement: July (Semester 2)
Credit Points: Credit from previous study at Sciences Po (24)

Year Four:

Location: University of Sydney
Commencement: June
Credit Points: 24

Course Schedule:

Academic Year: 1, 2, 3, 4
Academic Semester: 1, 2
Calendar Year: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028
Location: Sciences Po (Years 1-2), University of Sydney (Years 3-4)
Academic Credit: Between 30 and 40 ECTS (Sciences Po), 24 (University of Sydney)

Subjects:

Subjects are taught in English.
Students can choose French as their language proficiency increases.
The program requires a total of 144 credit points.
Students can choose to add an additional year at Sydney with the Bachelor of Advanced Studies.

Careers:

Graduates are highly sought after.
Alumni are found in various roles, including:
Accountant
Banker
Business consultant
Business information systems analyst
Economic analyst
Economist
Financial manager
Human resource manager
Industrial relations specialist
Researcher
Social policy adviser

Other:

Graduates receive degrees from two of the world's leading institutions: the University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Sciences Po in France.
The program is highly competitive.
Students must be recent high school leavers (no transfer students permitted).
Students must submit a statement of motivation, CV, and academic transcripts.
Students must attend a panel interview via teleconference.
Students must meet the higher of the English language requirements of the University of Sydney and Sciences Po.