Licence Histoire at La Rochelle Université

Three-year licence in history training students from the first year in documentary criticism applied to palaeographic, epigraphic, archaeological, iconographic, audiovisual and digital sources. Progressive specialisation introduces international, Atlantic and coastal history and cultural and heritage issues. A double licence history-geography pathway allows two licences in three years.

Faculty: Sciences Humaines et Sociales  |  Department: Histoire  |  Duration: 3 years (180 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in French  |  Intake: Start of the 2026-2027 academic year  |  Location: La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

What you will study

Documentary critique of historical sources, mastery of information-compilation tools in French and a second language (English or Spanish), international, Atlantic and coastal history, and culture and heritage.

Career pathways

Cultural centre director, journalist, researcher, book trades, tourism and heritage careers, and primary or secondary school teacher.

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