Licence Histoire at Université de Picardie Jules Verne

Programme overview

Licence training students in the critical analysis of past and contemporary events using the concepts, source-study tools and investigative techniques of historical research. Pathways: Histoire approfondie; Histoire et archéologie; Histoire-géographie (L2-L3).

Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time; taught in French | Location: Amiens, Hauts-de-France, France

What you will study

Progressive specialisation from L2; collecting, analysing and interpreting sources of all types, historical concepts, digital tools, oral and written expression; preparation for the CAPES in history-geography, which is now sat during L3.

Career pathways

Research Master (Histoire approfondie), MEEF Masters for primary or secondary teaching, professional Masters such as Histoire, civilisations, patrimoine (including Métiers des archives), journalism schools, IEPs and civil-service competitions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Baccalauréat or equivalent via Parcoursup; capacity 450.

Domestic applicants: EUR 178 a year (2026-2027). National registration fee for the licence-cycle (applies to EU/EEA, Swiss, Andorran, Monegasque, Quebec nationals and others not concerned by differentiated fees); excludes CVEC. Source

International applicants: EUR 2,902 a year (2026-2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU students for the licence-cycle; partial or full exemption possible; excludes CVEC. Source

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.u-picardie.fr/formation/candidater-sinscrire/candidater

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