Licence Sciences de l’homme, anthropologie, ethnologie (SHAE) at Université Lumière Lyon 2

Programme overview

The Licence in Sciences de l'homme, anthropologie, ethnologie (SHAE) teaches the methods of ethnology (fieldwork, observation, interviews, data analysis and critical thinking) to understand major contemporary issues such as environment, health, changing lifestyles, migration and new technologies. Two parcours are offered: the main parcours and Parcours Europe.

Faculty: UFR Anthropologie, Sociologie et Science Politique (ASSP) | Duration: 3 years (180 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time (French) | Location: Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Ethnological fieldwork methods: observing, conducting interviews, documentation and data analysis.

Career pathways

Chargé de mission in ethnology in society museums, regional nature parks and conservatories, assistant in cultural mediation, assistant study officer in heritage organisations; progression to masters in anthropology, social sciences, gender studies and scientific and cultural mediation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Aimed at school pupils or adults returning to study, curious about societies, cultures and lifestyles. Entry to Licence 1 is through Parcoursup (non-EU applicants may follow the Demande d'admission préalable); entry to Licence 2 or 3 is through eCandidat; non-EU applicants resident in a Campus France country apply through Études en France.

Domestic applicants: EUR 178 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee for a licence, EU/EEA applicants. Reduced rate 118 EUR in specific cases (double licence, multiple courses, gap year). CVEC is not included. Source

International applicants: EUR 2,902 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU students for a licence. Reduced rate 1,934 EUR in specific cases. Exemptions apply in specific cases. CVEC is not included. Source

Duration: 3 years (180 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.univ-lyon2.fr/formation/candidatures

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