Master Histoire, civilisations, patrimoine - Histoire et archéologie at Université de Picardie Jules Verne

Programme overview

Research-oriented archaeology training that also covers fieldwork practice (programmed excavations, preventive archaeology, archaeological museums), supported by the UPJV history and archaeology research centres CHSSC and TrAme.

Duration: 2 years (M1 - M2) | Study mode: full-time; taught in French | Location: Amiens, Hauts-de-France, France

What you will study

Students write a research dissertation and gain at least two months of fieldwork experience through placements, with individual follow-up; excavation sites in France and abroad.

Career pathways

Professional archaeology (programmed or preventive), mediation and conservation of heritage, research and higher-education archaeology after a doctorate, and civil-service heritage competitions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Capacity 15.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026-2027). National registration fee for the master-cycle (applies to EU/EEA, Swiss, Andorran, Monegasque, Quebec nationals and others not concerned by differentiated fees); excludes CVEC. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026-2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU students for the master-cycle; partial or full exemption possible; excludes CVEC. Source

Duration: 2 years (M1 - M2)

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

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