Master Research in Literary Studies (REEL) at Université Bordeaux Montaigne

Programme overview

Research master with theoretical, methodological and applied teaching; in M1 at least one seminar in an earlier period is compulsory. It is a 2-year, 120 ECTS master run by UFR Humanités.

Faculty: UFR Humanités | Department: Lettres et humanités | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time or work-study (alternance) via CFA Bordeaux Montaigne; taught in French | Location: Pessac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

What you will study

Literary studies seminars with research training.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in journalism and media information, secondary school teaching, cultural heritage management, information and documentation management and higher education teaching.

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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: 85 places. Recommended licences: • Licence lettres, lettres modernes ou lettres classiques.• Diplôme français ou étranger (bac+3) admis en dispense. 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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