Master Archaeologies at Université Bordeaux Montaigne

Programme overview

M1 of the Archaeology master attached to the AUSONIUS institute, leading to an M2 in research archaeology or in preventive archaeology engineering. It is a 2-year, 120 ECTS master run by UFR Humanités.

Faculty: UFR Humanités | Department: Archéologie, sciences pour l’archéologie | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time; taught in French | Location: Pessac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

What you will study

Theoretical, methodological and applied archaeology teaching, fieldwork, digital humanities.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in research in the humanities and social sciences, cultural heritage management and local development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply for M1 via the national Mon Master platform, after checking the published expectations and calendar. Capacity: 35 places. Recommended licences: Licence archéologie; Licence histoire. Other qualifications accepted: a licence in another mention, a French state-certified level 6 diploma or a foreign diploma of at least bac+3 (validation of studies required for non-state diplomas).

EUR 255 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee for the Master national diploma in 2026/2027 (full rate, first registration; 0 EUR for students on social-criteria grants). Partial exemption from differentiated fees is maintained for non-EU students for 2026-2027. CVEC and anci Source

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.monmaster.gouv.fr/

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