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Master in Social Sciences - Socialisations, Savoirs, Institutions (Socialisations, Knowledge, Institutions) at ENS de Lyon

ENS de Lyon, France

Programme overview

The sociology specialisation of the ENS de Lyon Master in Social Sciences, offering advanced training in the theories, methods and skills of the discipline and links with sociolinguistics and political science.

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

What you will study

Disciplinary fundamentals, social-science research tools and methods and interdisciplinary practice in year 1, then disciplinary and thematic specialisation and tools in year 2, covering themes such as gender, language, education and knowledge, health, and work and professions.

Career pathways

Research, secondary and higher-education teaching, senior posts in public administration and companies, 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. 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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