FDSP · Law and political science
Historical opening: 2014Faculty of Law and Political Science
Open since the 2014–2015 academic year, the FDSP offers education in law and political science with links to economics, management and several related disciplines.

FDSP · Career paths
Professional perspectives
Law and political science programs may prepare students for a range of legal, administrative, institutional and professional environments.
The roles below are perspectives or professional environments. Access depends on the education followed, experience, recruitment and, for some professions, specific conditions.
Professional environments
Main sectors
Five environments help to understand the possible career paths of a law and political science education.
Possible roles
Professions and roles
Each role must be considered in relation to the pathway followed, the qualification obtained and recruitment conditions.
- 01
Legal adviser or legal affairs officer
A perspective to consider in relation to the pathway, qualification and recruitment conditions.
- 02
Legal counsel and compliance roles
A perspective to consider in relation to the pathway, qualification and recruitment conditions.
- 03
Administrator in a public or private organisation
A perspective to consider in relation to the pathway, qualification and recruitment conditions.
- 04
Public policy analyst
A perspective to consider in relation to the pathway, qualification and recruitment conditions.
- 05
Research assistant or policy officer
A perspective to consider in relation to the pathway, qualification and recruitment conditions.
Specific conditions
Regulated professions
Lawyer, magistrate, notary, judicial officer, diplomat and other regulated professions are not automatic destinations after an FDSP qualification. They may depend on specific conditions, competitive examinations or procedures.
Academic project
Further study and research
Further study at Master’s level and then, for research and higher education, at Doctorate level may be required depending on the project.
- Bachelor’sBuild the foundations
- Master’sSpecialise your project
- DoctorateDeepen your research
- Research · teachingContinue according to the project’s conditions
Build your project
Connect education and career plans
A simple path from interest in a field to a properly checked admission application.
- 01Choose your field
- 02Choose your program
- 03Identify the intended profession
- 04Check the conditions
- 05Apply for admission
Next step
Prepare the next step in your pathway
Review the documented programs, then confirm the open pathways and applicable conditions with the Registrar’s Office.
