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Master histoire

ICES

La Roche-sur-Yon, Pays-de-la-Loire, France

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Master histoire is a master's degree in History programme taught at ICES in La Roche-sur-Yon, France. The programme runs for 2 years. It carries 120.0 credits (ECTS).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: History
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120.0 (ECTS)

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Last checked October 2026 · Source: ices.fr ·

Program details

Overview

The national master in history, civilisation and heritage, track on the modern and contemporary worlds, prepares students for teaching and research careers. Its focus is research practice and the transmission and dissemination of history. Students may take the professional licence in guided tourism over the same two years, which allows them to obtain the guide-conférencier card. The programme requires at least one long internship and includes a seminar in M2 semester one, followed by an internship report on the modern and contemporary track. Students also take reading in foreign-language scientific literature, scientific writing, public speaking and English preparation for the TOEFL, and they write a research thesis with a public defence. The course is 120 ECTS credits over four semesters and awards a bac+5 national diploma.

Requirements

Interview: Required
Admission Requirements: Open to holders of a licence in humanities, history, art history, geography-planning, sociology, letters or LLCER; other diplomas are possible. Selection rests on the file and an interview with the programme director.

About ICES

Control: Private
Founded: 1990
Programs: 57
Location: La Roche-sur-Yon, Pays-de-la-Loire, France
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Master histoire award?

ICES awards a Master's Degree in the field of History on completion of this programme.

How long does Master histoire take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

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