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Licence Histoire de l'art at Université de Tours

Université de Tours, France

Programme overview

Three-year Licence that gives in-depth knowledge of the main artistic currents of antiquity and the medieval, modern and contemporary periods, with a modular offer opening onto archaeology, history, literature, philosophy, civilisation and Italian. Location: Tours.

Faculty: UFR d'Arts et Sciences Humaines  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in French  |  Location: Tours, Centre-Val de Loire, France

What you will study

Analysis of different types of work (architecture, sculpture, painting, stained glass, ceramics, photography, cinema) using the methodology and vocabulary specific to each period of art history.

Career pathways

Candidates can sit many civil-service competitions run by the Ministry of Culture and work with local authorities, for example in museums.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bac level; entry in L1 through Parcoursup, in L2 or L3 through eCandidat (validation of prior learning). Expected: interest in art, history and culture, written and oral expression, intellectual curiosity and autonomy.

Domestic applicants: EUR 178 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee for Licence and Licence professionnelle (EU/EEA and exempt students). Excludes the CVEC student contribution (105 EUR). Source

International applicants: EUR 2,902 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated fee for non-EU primo-entrants; exemptions apply (e.g. apprenticeship, bursary holders, partial exemption on request). Source

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.parcoursup.gouv.fr/

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