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MA/MS in Archives

Angers University

Angers, Pays-de-la-Loire, France

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At Angers University in Angers, France, MA/MS in Archives is offered as a master's degree in Social Sciences & Education programme. The programme runs for 2 years.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Social Sciences & Education
Duration: 2 years

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Last checked October 2026 · Source: formations.univ-angers.fr ·

Program details

Overview

The Archives master is a two-year programme in archival science and document management, with progressive specialisation in archive professions. It combines seminars, professional analysis workshops, collective projects and lectures by working professionals, and covers physical and electronic records. The programme pairs research training with professional preparation. The programme carries 120 ECTS credits over two years at Bac+5 level and is taught in French. The second year includes a four-month internship in public services or private organisations, which can take place abroad. With around thirty years of experience, the master is one of the longest-established university programmes in the field.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: M1 is open to holders of a licence in history, art history and archaeology, law, public administration, applied mathematics and computing for humanities, or a Licence professionnelle in information, archives, mediation and heritage. Other paths may be admitted by the study validation committee. Direct entry into the second year is possible depending on experience, including VAP and VAE routes.

About Angers University

Type: University
Control: Public
Students: 24,456
Programs: 206
Location: Angers, Pays-de-la-Loire, France
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Archives award?

Angers University awards a Master's Degree in the field of Social Sciences & Education on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Archives take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

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