This programme is ideal for those students wishing to study politics and international relations within a broader social science context in the UK and France, and to obtain a degree recognised in both educational systems. You will experience academic and personal life in two different institutional, national and linguistic environments and develop knowledge and understanding of their respective cultures and societies. The programme aims to equip students with the ability to place political questions, both domestic and international, at the centre of their social-scientific analysis and will enable students to link the study of politics and international relations to that of related disciplines, with a particular emphasis on Economics, Law and Philosophy. After successfully completing four years of study, you will be awarded the BA from the University of Kent. To obtain the Diplôme of the IEP you must successfully complete a fifth year of study either at the IEP or at Kent. If you decide to return to Kent, you can join one of our many MA programmes at the end of which, if successful, you will receive both the MA from Kent and the Diplôme of the IEP.