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Master in Ancient Worlds - Histoire ancienne (Ancient History) at ENS de Lyon

ENS de Lyon, France

Programme overview

The Ancient History track of the Ancient Worlds master gives solid knowledge in ancient history while introducing students to Latin and ancient Greek, the other ancient-world disciplines and cross-cutting issues specific to Antiquity.

Faculty: ENS de Lyon - Master mention: Mondes anciens  |  Duration: 2 years (Master 1 and Master 2, 120 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time; 100% French, with occasional contributions in other European languages  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Core course, disciplinary teaching and complementary courses in year 1, a work placement with report, a written research dissertation with defence and tools in Master 1 semester 2, and advanced disciplinary teaching in year 2.

Career pathways

Higher education and research in France and abroad, secondary teaching, senior posts in public administration and companies, publishing, the civil service, associations and NGOs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master 1 entry requires a Licence (L3, 180 ECTS) or an equivalent foreign qualification; Master 2 entry requires a validated Master 1 (or 240 ECTS) or equivalent. Applications on file through the CADENS web application (ID, CV, motivation letter, higher-education transcripts, two recommendation letters; further documents may be requested by discipline), decided by the ENS de Lyon admissions committee; Master 2 applications ran 5 May to 9 June 2026 for 2026/2027. Master 1 applications are also made on the national Mon Master platform (17 February to 16 March 2026 for 2026/2027). International applicants can apply with an Ampère excellence scholarship of EUR 1,000 per month for 12 months.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026/2027). Rate for French, EU/EEA, Monaco, Andorra, Quebec and Swiss nationals, long-term residents, refugees and others listed by the school. Annual national registration fee for the master, 2026/2027; CVEC not included. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026/2027). Rate for international students not covered by the lower rate. Annual national registration fee for the master, 2026/2027; CVEC not included. Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 2 years (Master 1 and Master 2, 120 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://monmaster.gouv.fr

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