1. Welcome to SciencePo ULB
Welcome to SciencePo ULB! Faculté de philosophie et sciences sociales (FPSS) Info session Master in Political Science (60 credits)

2. Double degree students from the LUISS Info session on Thursday 20 September at 2pm (H5.162)

3. Your team Responsibility NAME Email
Head of Department and responsible of the programme (MA60EN)
VAN HAUTE Emilie
Secretariat
TEIXEIRA Marie-Thérèse
President of the jury
WASINSKI Christophe

4. Your main tools WHAT? WHY? WHERE? Faculty Rules, authorities
SciencePo
Programmes, practical info, useful links
Catalogue
Course description
MonULB
Administrative duties
Gehol
Course schedule UV
Course content
Facebook
Events, activities, info for students
Linkedin
Job offers and info for Alumni
Twitter
Events, activities, media, etc.
@SciencePoULB
BEFSP
Student assocation

5. 26,000 students
12 Faculties, schools and institutes
Founded in 1834
In the capital of Europe
Multicultural and international city
Open-minded and engaged

7. 1,400 students
Brussels, 2nd city in the world with the most international institutions
International environment (Faculty & students)
1st in its domain in Belgium; Top100 in the world

8. Your studies at SciencePo ULB
3 cycles
Bachelor : 1st cycle
Master: 2nd cycle
PhD: 3rd cycle
Credits
measure the workload of each course: class, individual work, readings, preparation, etc.
One academic year for a full time student equals 60 credits

9. Your studies at SciencePo ULB
Teaching Units
Learning activities described in a course report
Evaluated by a mark
If passed, credits are acquired
Rhythm of the academic year
Three terms, each followed by an evaluation session:
2 teaching terms of 12 weeks, the 3rd summer term dedicated to internships or preparations

10. Your studies at SciencePo ULB
Evaluation:
All teaching units are evaluated at the end of each term
The 1st evaluation session is organized in January for the UE of the 1st term, and in May/June for the UE of the 2nd term
The 2nd evaluation session (retake session) is organized Mid- August to early September

11. Your studies at SciencePo ULB
Evaluation:
Teaching units are passed and credits are acquired if marked 10/20 or above
When all credits are acquired for a cycle, the jury deliberates and grant a mention when applicable (Satisfaction, Distinction, Grande distinction, La plus grande distinction)

12. Your studies at SciencePo ULB
Goal
Overview of various fields in the sub-discipline
Training and writing of a Final Dissertation (FD)
Structure du programme (60 crédits)
30 ects FD + FD seminar
20 ects overview of sub-fields in political science
10 ects optional courses
Options to be chosen by the end of September
Catalogue:

13. Final Dissertation (FD)
Preparation via Seminar
Deadlines
October 29: Topic and reseach question
December 19: Full Registration form
Mid-May: Submission (first session)
End of June: Defense (first session)
Mid-August: Submission (retake session)
Early September: Defense (retake session)
Format: 30 pages

14. Final Dissertation (FD)
Information:
Université Virtuelle: FSP_TFE01 (Mémoire de Master / TFE / Master Thesis / Final Dissertation)
Online platform

15. Beyond your course programme: Some advice
GO TO CLASS
READ:
International press
WRITE:
Practice regularly
Vade Mecum for all papers submitted

17. Beyond your course programme: Some advice
Language support
- MOOC ULB ‘Spice up your English’:
- Conversation tables at CIDLV:
- Free support for ULB students at F9!

18. How to contact a Professor?
Create your own ULB address
Essential to receive all official information from ULB
Essential for professors to identify you

19. How to contact a Professor?
Check the ‘annuaire’ to find the address of the person you’re looking for

20. Mention the course
Verify that the answer is not written somewhere (course outline, UV)
Evaluate the degree of emergency (can it wait until the next class/office hours?

21. S.AY2.112 How to find a classroom? Campus S = SOLBOSCH Building
Building Door
Level
Room number

22. ULB Services

23. ULB Services WHAT? WHY? WHERE? Student social service
Grants and support
Psy Campus
Stress, personal issues
ULB Culture
Exhibits, orchestra, choir, concerts, film-club, etc.
ULB Sports
Sport and well-being

24. ULB Informations
Registration fees
You will have to pay at least 10% of your registration fees BEFORE and the entire sum BEFORE otherwise you will not be allowed to take your exams !

25. Follow SciencePo ULB on social media
@SciencePoULB

26. SciencePo ULB wishes you an excellent academic year!