Master Histoire de l'art at Université de Picardie Jules Verne

Programme overview

Master giving solid training in art history with varied methodological tools, relying on regional cultural institutions, the UPJV research centres and nearby heritage resources. It prepares students to carry out autonomous scientific research or to be quickly operational in cultural professions, including the nationally recognised pathway in artwork handling and exhibition installation.

Duration: 2 years (M1 - M2); M2 pathways: Histoire de l'art; Régie des œuvres et montage d'expositions | Study mode: full-time; taught in French | Location: Amiens, Hauts-de-France, France

What you will study

Identifying, criticising and using primary and secondary sources, building a corpus of works and writing scientific entries, current methods and debates in art history, criteria of scientific expertise and digital research tools.

Career pathways

Heritage curator, conservation attaché or assistant, documentalist, heritage mediator, guide-lecturer, auctioneer, antique dealer, gallery owner or assistant, expert in old books and artworks, specialised insurer, in museums, art centres, exhibition venues, foundations, tourist offices and architecture agencies; civil-service competitions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Capacity 30.

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); M2 pathways: Histoire de l'art; Régie des œuvres et montage d'expositions

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

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