Master Arts - Parcours Arts plastiques et sciences de l’art at Aix-Marseille University

Programme overview

The Arts plastiques et sciences de l'art (APSA) track is one of the four tracks of the Master Arts at Aix-Marseille University, combining practice of the visual arts, critical reflection and the conditions of their exhibition in the field of contemporary art. It is taught in the Turbulence building (building 14) on the Saint-Charles campus in Marseille, within the Département Arts and linked to the LESA laboratory. A double Master with the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts/École Supérieure d'Art de Bruxelles is available on application.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Literature, Languages and Humanities (UFR ALLSH) | Department: Arts | Duration: 2 years (M1 and M2, 30 ECTS credits per semester) | Study mode: initial; French | Location: Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

What you will study

M1 and M2 alternate collective teaching (LESA seminars, applied languages, art history and aesthetics, plastic-practice and exhibition workshops, research methodology and dissertation groups) with individual work such as tutored projects and support for artistic creation; M2 includes placements in research or cultural institutions. Course units include Théorie des arts en anglais ou en espagnol and Mener une recherche selon une démarche scientifique.

Career pathways

Creation of artworks, art criticism, specialised journalism, cultural professions in museums, DRAC, art centres, galleries and artist residencies; continuation to doctorate and the Agrégation Arts (arts plastiques option); occasional reorientation to an art school.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-specific (Master Arts, parcours Arts plastiques et sciences de l'art): admission is by online application on Mon Master. The file contains an ID document, a copy of the baccalauréat or equivalent, available Licence transcripts, a CV with a short motivation letter, and a portfolio of commented artworks showing an artistic approach engaged with contemporary art. Eligible qualifications: a Licence in Arts plastiques, histoire de l'art, communication or informatique (Imagerie numérique or SRC); a diploma of the École Nationale de la Photographie d'Arles or Supinfocom; DNSEP; or DSAA. A teaching-staff committee reviews files for skills, individuality and motivation. Applicants must reapply for M2 even after M1 at AMU. International applicants without a French degree follow the Campus France procedure (SCAC opinion, ECF interview, documents including TCF language proof).

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU students (Master level); exemptions apply for French-government scholars, cooperation-agreement students, refugees and others listed on the page; 75% partial exemption possible within a quota Source

Duration: 2 years (M1 and M2, 30 ECTS credits per semester)

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