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Master in Philosophy - Logique, histoire et philosophie des sciences et des technologies (Logic, History and Philosophy of Science and Technology) at ENS de Lyon

ENS de Lyon, France

Programme overview

The LHPST track gives general training centred on theory of knowledge and scientific knowledge in particular, covering the history of science and technology, general philosophy of science, the philosophy of individual disciplines and relations between science and society.

Faculty: ENS de Lyon - Master mention: Philosophie  |  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

Year 1 is a general common core with the Contemporary Philosophy track: fundamentals, deepening courses, foreign languages, a free elective, a research project (memoir), seminar attendance and a professional placement; year 2 specialises further.

Career pathways

Teaching, particularly in higher education, and research in the history of science and technology and in epistemology.

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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. 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)

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