Master Archives at Université d'Angers

With thirty years of experience, one of the oldest and best recognised university offers in the field. It offers progressive specialisation in archive and records management professions. The first year gives mastery of the essential information, techniques and methods and reflective tools on the profession; the second year is organised around small-group projects with many professionals taking part. Teaching combines training in and through research with vocational training: seminars, professional analysis workshops, collective projects and professional talks.

Faculty: Faculté des lettres, langues et sciences humaines  |  Department: Archives  |  Duration: 2 years (M1-M2)  |  Study mode: full-time; French  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Angers, Pays de la Loire, France

What you will study

M1 gives archival fundamentals; M2 is built on small-group projects; at least 8 weeks of placement are needed to enter M2 (a first placement of at least four weeks in an established archive service).

Career pathways

Responsible posts in archive services and records management in public, private and association bodies, project or training officer, adviser or service provider; three in five graduates work in a public service or institution; doctorate in archival science is possible.

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