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Master Histoire de l'art - Parcours Métiers du patrimoine at Aix-Marseille University

Aix-Marseille University, France

Programme overview

Professional master's pathway on heritage professions, focused on the valorisation of historic monuments and older buildings, with emphasis on Mediterranean architectural heritage in its historical, administrative and technical dimensions. Taught in Arles at the university's Collège Van Gogh site.

Faculty: UFR ALLSH (Faculty of Arts, Letters, Languages and Human Sciences)  |  Department: Histoire de l'art et Archéologie  |  Duration: 2 years (M1 and M2)  |  Study mode: initial; French  |  Location: Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

What you will study

Combines theory and practice: visits to heritage sites and restoration works, and knowledge of materials and construction techniques of older buildings (particularly in M2). Shares a general-skills block with the research pathway.

Career pathways

Heritage professions.

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Application information

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)

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