The BEPHKG binational English Program is a combined Bachelor’s and Master’s five-year dual-degree program between Sciences Po Bordeaux and Hong Kong Baptist University. Students in this program are awarded the Bachelor of Arts degree in social sciences from Hong Kong Baptist University after completing the fourth year of studies, and a Master’s degree from Sciences Po Bordeaux after completing the fifth year.

Through this program, selected students from Sciences Po Bordeaux will pass their first two years of studies at Hong Kong Baptist University, and will declare a second major in the second year in either Global and China Studies or Government and International Studies. The language of instruction at Hong Kong Baptist University is English, and students also have the option to study Mandarin. Upon return to Sciences Po Bordeaux in the third year, students will continue their studies in an English curriculum uniquely designed for the Binational English Programmes. They will will continue on at Sciences Po Bordeaux in the fourth year in a master's program of choice.

Program Strengths

The bicultural nature of the BEPHKG program fosters a strong and shared identity amongst each student cohort, offers students the possibility to participate in a long-term internship in China during the two year abroad in Hong Kong, in addition to the strong curriculum in Chinese and international studies.

The principal curriculum of the program follows a multi-disciplinary and broad approach beginning the first year of studies, followed by progressive specialization in Chinese studies or in international relations in the second year. The discipline covers the various domains of political science (political sociology, political institutions, public politics, international relations, and political theory, as well as political economics and social science methodologies). At HKBU, students will concentrate on the politics of Hong Kong, continental China, and the Asia-Pacific region. The program aims to foster comparative perspectives between Chinese and European studies.

For admission requirements and procedures (in French)

Situated in the heart of Rome, LUISS Liberia Università Internzionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli is a private university considered one of the most renown in Italy. Its Department of Political Science is listed among the top 100 (QS Rankings). LUISS carries a strong international component, with the majority of its academic programs being bilingual (in English and Italian), and with its 290 partnered universities across 57 countries in the world.

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Dual Bachelor's Degree Program : Sciences Po Bordeaux – LUISS University | BEPLUISS

The dual bachelor’s degree at LUISS University in Politics, Philiosophy, & Economics is open to selected incoming 1^st-year students to Sciences Po Bordeaux. After the first year of studies in the general track (in French) at the institute, students in this program will continue their 2^nd-year of studies at LUISS, and return to Sciences Po Bordeaux in their third year along with their LUISS counterparts. Courses at the 2^nd and 3^rd year levels are fully English with a strong international component (with the exception of foreign language classes).

For information on admissions at the 1st and 4th year levels : Admissions Page

Program Structure for Sciences Po Bordeaux Students :

• 1st Year at SPB :Cursus général
• 2^nd Year at LUISS :Political Science Department, Politics, Philosophy, and Economics Major 

•  3rd Year at SPB :Specific curriculum dedicated to the institute’s English double-degree programs*

*Course offerings subjet to change each academic year

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Dual Master's Degree Program in International Relations: Sciences Po Bordeaux – LUISS University

The dual master’s degree in International Relation is an English dual-degree program, and is accessible to Sciences Po Bordeaux students in the BIRD master’s program. After spending the 4^th-year of study (M1) in Bordeaux, selected students will continue on at LUISS Universty in Rome to complete their 5^th year (M2) of studies.

Students from LUISS, after completing their M1-level of studies in Rome in the majors Diplomacy, Meditteranean Governance, or Security, will carry out their M2-level of studies in Bordeaux and enroll in 4^th-year BIRD courses

Program Structure for Sciences Po Bordeaux BIRD Students :

• 4th Year in Bordeaux :4^e année BIRD
• 5th Year in Rome (LUISS) :

For information on admissions at the 1st year and 4^th year levels : Admissions Page

BIRD is a Master’s program in international relations taught in English. The program immerses students in the dynamic field of international relations, complemented by the regular practice of English: These two complementary aspects prepare students to engage on a global scale as experts in international relations, whether as consultants/specialists, educators, or researchers.

Program Objectives and Features

The program begins at the fourth year level. In addition to end-of-year final exams, students will be evaluated according to Anglo-American pedagogic methods, namely personal work in the forms of review essays and research papers.

In the Fifth Year, students will take their studies abroad at one of our partnered institutions for either:

One semester (fall) at:

• Middlebury Institute of International Studies: Monterey, California, USA
• National Taiwan University – Political Science Department: Taipei, Taiwan
• Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya: Tel Aviv, Israel

One academic year at:

• Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali (LUISS) : Rome, Italy
• National Taiwan University – Political Science Department: Taipei, Taiwan 

Students who spend fall semester of the final year abroad will be required to complete a professional internship during the final semester along with the final thesis, before graduating with Sciences Po Bordeaux's master's degree (diplôme) in International Affairs. Students who choose to spend the entirety of their final year at LUISS University or National Taiwan University will obtain a dual Master’s Degree in International Affairs from Sciences Po Bordeaux and the partner institutions upon validation of their studies and final theses (co-directed by each institution).

Admission

Students may apply for the BIRD program through general admission at the first year level or direct entry into the BIRD program at the fourth year level. BIRD welcomes around 20 students each academic year into the program. All accepted students must possess a Bac +3 / 180 ECTS (or the equivalent). The admission procedure is highly selective; candidates are chosen on the basis of their academic performance, application materials, oral interview with the program director, and (for external applicants) written works in English. Fluency in English and a foundation of knowledge in international relations are mandatory in order for a reasonable chance of admission into the program.

Admission procedure and requirements for the first year of studies (in French)

Admission procedure and requirements for the fourth year of studies (in French)