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Master in Arts - Musique en scènes (Music on Stage) at ENS de Lyon

ENS de Lyon, France

Programme overview

A musicological track open to artistic interdisciplinarity with a fundamental research dimension, focused on performative aspects of music, musical practice and compositions for theatre, opera or cinema, with masterclasses and partnerships with musical institutions.

Faculty: ENS de Lyon - Master mention: Arts  |  Duration: 2 years (Master 1 and Master 2, 120 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time; 100% French  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Interarts fundamentals, disciplinary fundamentals, applied knowledge and tools in year 1, followed by further interarts, disciplinary and applied courses, an opening module and a dissertation in year 2.

Career pathways

Research and secondary and higher-education teaching (the agrégation in music can be considered after the master) and careers in applied musicology.

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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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