Master Histoire, civilisations, patrimoine (HCP) at Université Lumière Lyon 2

Programme overview

The Master Histoire, civilisations, patrimoine, parcours Cultures de l'écrit et de l'image (CEI), is a degree shared by Université Lumière Lyon 2 and the ENSSIB, uniquely positioned at the crossroads of heritage, book trades and libraries. It trains for book and library careers and for managing and promoting heritage collections of old and contemporary documents, texts and images from the Middle Ages to today.

Faculty: UFR Temps et Territoires (TT) | Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS, M1-M2) | Study mode: full-time (French) | Location: Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Initiation to research methodologies and critical reflection on heritage collections of texts and images.

Career pathways

Cultural mediator, editor, documentalist, art restorer, urban and natural planner, cultural business manager; research (doctorate) or competitions for curator, state or territorial librarian and conservation attaché.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For motivated students with good synthesis and writing skills, a working knowledge of English and ideally familiarity with Latin, holding a licence in history, art history, literature or related fields. M1 applications are made through Mon Master; M2 applications through eCandidat; non-EU applicants resident in a Campus France country apply through Études en France.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee for a master's, EU/EEA applicants. Reduced rate 167 EUR in specific cases (double degree, multiple courses, gap year). Apprentices and professionalisation-contract students are exempt (borne by the employer). CVEC is not included Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU students for a master's. Reduced rate 2,633 EUR in specific cases. Exemptions apply in specific cases. CVEC is not included. Source

Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS, M1-M2)

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

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