One of the main characteristics of the Master's program in Political Science and International Relations at IDP is the large number of elective courses offered. More than 20 courses are offered each year. Among the six elective courses that each student must take, they can choose any combination of courses from the areas of concentration and lines of work, in order to best meet the objectives of their research and their professional interests. Students are strongly encouraged to take courses from different areas of concentration and lines of work, in order to emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of the master's program.