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Master Gestion des territoires et développement local (GTDL), M1 (Clermont-Ferrand) at AgroParisTech

AgroParisTech, France

Programme overview

Common first year of the master in territorial development, co-accredited by Université Clermont Auvergne, AgroParisTech, the Clermont-Ferrand architecture school and VetAgro Sup and delivered at the Institut d'Auvergne du Développement des Territoires. It covers the theory and professions of territorial development (territorial engineering, local development) and is mostly in-person.

Faculty: Université Clermont Auvergne, co-accredited with AgroParisTech, ENSA Clermont-Ferrand and VetAgro Sup (IADT)  |  Duration: First year (60 ECTS, 345 hours)  |  Study mode: full-time; French  |  Location: Palaiseau, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

Nine compulsory modules (six in semester 1 including a supervised project, three in semester 2 including the dissertation or internship report worth 21 credits) plus options worth 12 credits linked to the chosen M2.

Career pathways

Territorial engineering in local authorities, State services, companies and associations; urban planning; agri-food interface roles; research in territorial sciences (CIFRE theses); social and territorial innovation projects.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Selection on file for holders of a Licence 3 (applications via MonMaster, 26 February to 24 March). Geography-planning licence recommended but open to many disciplines including law, economics, management, sociology, architecture and life sciences. French at C1 level for international students.

Duration: First year (60 ECTS, 345 hours)

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