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Diplome Annee de recherche en sciences pour les transitions ecologiques (ARECO) at ENS Paris-Saclay

ENS Paris-Saclay, France

Programme overview

University diploma (DU) of Universite Paris-Saclay operated at ENS Paris-Saclay bringing disciplines together to address environmental questions and public-policy responses to ecological crises.

Duration: 1 year (two semesters)  |  Study mode: French  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Gif-sur-Yvette, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

Common core on physical constraints of the Earth, forms of government and representations; optional courses in history, philosophy, economics and sociology; an interdisciplinary project; and an internship with a research dimension.

Career pathways

Further study at Master 2 or doctorate; research services of the State, local authorities, associations and companies working on environmental policy and participatory projects.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to Master 1 level or above with no prerequisites but strong interest in ecological issues. Intake of 24 students and normalien students.

EUR 1,650 a year. Training fee for initial training, on top of national master-rate registration fees; fully waived for normaliens, normalien-students and students enrolled the previous year at Universite Paris-Saclay or its institutions, 50% waived for students of partner Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year (two semesters)

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