Master Histoire, Civilisations, Patrimoine - Parcours Histoire et valorisation culturelle à l’international (HVCI) at Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary Master parcours (Bac+5, 120 ECTS, 4 semesters) on societies past and present, interculturality and foreign languages, taught in French, English and German. It has a research and scientific-expertise track and a cultural mediation and valorisation track.

Faculty: ISH - Institut Sociétés et Humanités | Department: Histoire | Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS) | Intake: Start 1 September 2026 | Location: Valenciennes, Hauts-de-France, France

What you will study

Seminars (contemporary history, foreign civilisations), modern languages, project management, cultural policies in France and abroad, history and valorisation of heritage, cultural mediation, organisation of historical or cultural events, intercultural communication, culture and international relations.

Career pathways

Cultural mediator, foreign-language tour guide, cultural and heritage project coordination, scientific and cultural communication, research and higher education; doctorate possible.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Licence in Arts, History, Geography, Humanities, Information-communication, LEA, LLCER, Letters, Languages, Human sciences, Anthropology, Ethnology, Social sciences or Political science. Compulsory: level B2 in at least one foreign language. Apply via MonMaster for M1 and e-candidat for M2.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026-2027). National registration fee (inscription principale), non-scholarship students from EU/EEA; scholarship students pay 0. CVEC (105 EUR) not included. Master cursus. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026-2027). Differentiated fee for non-EU/EEA/Swiss students first registering in a second-cycle degree (master or engineering cycle) in 2026-2027. Source

Intake: Start 1 September 2026

Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)

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