Program Overview

MASTER Histoire : Mondes antiques

The Master's program in History, specializing in Ancient Worlds, introduces students to scientific research on ancient civilizations. This program covers not only the Greek and Roman worlds but also, uniquely among French universities, Pharaonic Egypt and the history of ancient religions, particularly early Christianity. Through research seminars and introductory research courses, students have the opportunity to explore diverse documentation and lesser-taught disciplines such as numismatics, papyrology, and epigraphy. These courses include a component of digital humanities, utilizing online databases.

The program opens up privileged career paths in teaching, as well as in museums, libraries, and other cultural institutions.

Niveau d'etude vise

• BAC +5 and above

ECTS

• 120 credits

Presentation

The Master's program in History, with a focus on Ancient Worlds, is designed to introduce students to scientific research on ancient civilizations. It offers a broad spectrum of studies, including the Greek and Roman worlds, as well as Pharaonic Egypt and the history of ancient religions. This comprehensive approach provides students with a unique opportunity to delve into diverse documentation and to explore disciplines that are less commonly taught, such as numismatics, papyrology, and epigraphy. The incorporation of digital humanities through the exploitation of online databases further enriches the program.

Savoir-faire et competences

Through seminars and supportive courses, students gradually learn the methodology of research on ancient worlds, deepen their knowledge, and perfect their use of research tools. In preparing their Master's theses, they learn to utilize bibliographic instruments, both in libraries and through electronic resources. Sorbonne University offers the possibility of learning and/or improving knowledge of ancient sources and bibliography through the teachings of classical languages and specialized disciplines presented in the models of the UFR of History.

Dimension internationale

Students are encouraged to use multilingual bibliography. Courses designed for reading texts in English, German, and Italian are provided by teachers. Several international study and exchange programs (Erasmus, Franco-Italian University) allow for the broadening of basic knowledge. Furthermore, the networks of teacher-researchers supervising students offer possibilities for short-term internships and scholarships abroad.

Resume de la Formation

| Diplome | Master | | Nature | Mention | | Lieu(x) | Sorbonne - 1, rue Victor Cousin 75005 Paris, Maison de la recherche - 28, rue Serpente 75006 Paris | | Discipline(s) | HISTOIRE | | Referentiel SISE | Histoire | | Regime(s) d'etudes | Formation continue, Formation initiale | | Validation des acquis | Oui | | Stage | Optionnel | | Double cursus interne | Non | | Double cursus externe | Non |

Programme

M1 Histoire : Mondes antiques

• Semestre 1:
  • UE 1: Choose 3 courses from the following: Seminar, Introduction to Research, Ancient Language, Preparation for Public Service Competitions, Introduction to Religious and Social Themes (8 ECTS)
  • UE 2: Methodology (5 ECTS)
  • UE 3: Living Language (2 ECTS)
  • UE 4: Director's Research Seminar (15 ECTS)
  • Total: 30 ECTS
• Semestre 2:
  • UE 1: Choose from Seminar, Introduction to Research, Ancient Language (8 ECTS)
  • UE 2: Methodology (5 ECTS)
  • UE 3: Living Language (2 ECTS)
  • UE 4: Director's Research Seminar and Thesis Defense (15 ECTS)
  • Total: 30 ECTS

M2 Histoire : Mondes antiques

• Semestre 3:
  • UE 1: Choose from Seminar, Introduction to Research (4 ECTS)
  • UE 2: Ancient Language (4 ECTS)
  • UE 3: Living Language (2 ECTS)
  • UE 4: Director's Research Seminar (20 ECTS)
  • Total: 30 ECTS
• Semestre 4:
  • UE 1: Choose from Seminar, Introduction to Research (6 ECTS)
  • UE 2: Ancient or Living Language (4 ECTS)
  • UE 3: Director's Research Seminar and Thesis Defense (20 ECTS)
  • Total: 30 ECTS

Admission

Conditions d'admission

• Bachelor's degree in History or equivalent foreign diploma. Diplomas in Archaeology and Classical Letters (or equivalent foreign diplomas), as well as students who have followed the preparatory class path, can be admitted after applying to the UFR History's equivalences commission.

Modalites d'inscription

• Formation continue (= resumption of studies): Tel: 01.40.46.26.72, Email: lettres-ftlv-fpc@sorbonne-universite.fr

Et apres

Poursuite d'etudes

This training is obviously an introduction to doctoral research in ancient history. During their M1 and M2 course, students have learned the basic elements to undertake well-structured research that opens the way to higher education teaching. They can also apply for other training programs: military schools, journalism schools, tourist guide training, etc.

Insertion professionnelle

This training provides knowledge that allows students to apply for other professional paths, such as teaching professions (primary, secondary, and higher education; pedagogical animation); journalism and publishing professions, to become a journalist, editorial assistant, editor, or bookseller; professions in historical and cultural heritage, notably archaeology and museology; tourism professions to become a tourism office director, cultural and tourist mediator, guide, and tourist animator. It is emphasized that training in the history of ancient worlds, and particularly in this program, is stimulating because it allows confrontation with original texts, monuments, archaeological sites, while exiting a dimension exclusively historical. This interdisciplinary opening ensures a certain intellectual agility that influences the capacity for expression, work, and organization.