Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master’s in History of the English-speaking World offers students the opportunity to study British and American civilizations using a multidisciplinary and comparative approach, allowing them to understand the diversity of British and American societies and thereby access other cultures in the English-speaking world.

Program Structure

The program is structured into two years. In the first year, students will be introduced to research methodologies used in the humanities. They will also build on their historical, social, political, cultural, and artistic background knowledge of the societies studied, so that they can participate in personal, original research using primary sources in the second year.

Program Requirements

• A degree in Anglophone Studies (or equivalent, submitted to the agreement of the Admissions Committee)
• Excellent oral and written English (C1 minimum)
• Ability to argue a point in English
• Excellent knowledge of the histories and cultures of the anglophone world
• Autonomy and self-reliance

Language Requirements

• French proficiency is not required for the Research Programmes, but a basic command of French is recommended

Admission Criteria

The Admissions Commission will pay particular attention to the student’s undergraduate curriculum and grades (especially third-year results), and to the cover letter, which must be written in English. Extra-curricular activities (projects, internships, volunteer work…) may also be taken into account.

Guidelines for the Cover Letter

• Introduce yourself and your interests
• Explain why you wish to attend this programme and what aspects of the syllabus interest you most
• Describe your cultural practices and activities linked to history or social sciences
• Think of thesis topics you might like to explore and describe them in a few lines each
• Mention any experience you have in anglophone countries

Program Head

The Head of Program is Laura Carter

Research Areas

The program focuses on the history and civilization of the English-speaking world, with a multidisciplinary approach that includes social and political history, intellectual history, political science, and sociology. The Research Team is LARCA – UMR 8225, which specializes in English-speaking Civilizations.