Program Overview

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Master in History of Law and Institutions

The Master in History of Law and Institutions is a postgraduate program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the history of law and institutions. The program is offered by the Faculty of Law and Political Science (FDSP) at Aix-Marseille University.

Objectives

The program aims to equip students with a deep understanding of the historical development of law and institutions, as well as the theoretical and methodological tools necessary to analyze and interpret legal and institutional phenomena. The program also seeks to provide students with a strong foundation in research methods and techniques, enabling them to pursue advanced research in the field.

Public Targeted

The program is designed for students who have completed a bachelor's degree in law, history, or a related field, and who wish to pursue advanced studies in the history of law and institutions. The program is also open to students who have completed a degree in a related field, such as philosophy, politics, or sociology, and who wish to acquire a deeper understanding of the historical development of law and institutions.

Admission Criteria

Admission to the program is selective and based on a review of the applicant's academic record, research experience, and letters of recommendation. Applicants must have a strong academic record, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and must have completed a bachelor's degree in law, history, or a related field.

Prerequisites

• A license in law
• Or a double license in law-science politics, law-letters, law-history, law-philosophy, law history of art
• A diploma from the Institute of Political Studies (IEP)
• Or a license in history

Recommended Prerequisites

• Significant results in the subjects of legal history, institutional history, and history of political thought
• Following optional subjects related to the history of law in the license
• Good analytical and writing skills

Structure and Organization

The program is divided into two years, with the first year focusing on the foundational courses in the history of law and institutions, and the second year offering specialized courses in research or professional fields. The program includes a range of courses, such as:

• History of private law
• History of public law
• History of political thought
• History of institutions
• Research methods and techniques

Sites of Instruction

The program is offered at the Faculty of Law and Political Science (FDSP) at Aix-Marseille University, located in Aix-en-Provence.

Registration Regimes

The program offers different registration regimes, including initial training, continuing education, and distance learning.

Knowledge to be Acquired

The program aims to provide students with a deep understanding of the historical development of law and institutions, as well as the theoretical and methodological tools necessary to analyze and interpret legal and institutional phenomena. The program also seeks to provide students with a strong foundation in research methods and techniques, enabling them to pursue advanced research in the field.

Skills to be Acquired

The program aims to equip students with a range of skills, including:

• Analytical skills
• Research skills
• Writing skills
• Oral presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams

Stages and Supervised Projects

The program includes a range of stages and supervised projects, designed to provide students with practical experience in research and professional fields.

Professional Integration Rate

The program has a high professional integration rate, with graduates pursuing careers in a range of fields, including:

• Teaching and research
• Law and justice
• Public administration
• Private sector

Targeted Jobs

The program is designed to prepare students for a range of careers, including:

• Teacher or researcher in higher education
• Lawyer or judge
• Public administrator
• Private sector professional

NSF Domains

The program is classified under the NSF domain of law, economics, and management.

Professional Outlets

The program provides graduates with a range of professional outlets, including:

• Teaching and research
• Law and justice
• Public administration
• Private sector

Pursuit of Studies

The program is designed to prepare students for advanced research in the field, and provides a foundation for pursuit of a doctoral degree.

Partnerships

The program has partnerships with a range of institutions and organizations, including:

• Archives d廧artementales des Bouches-du-Rh獼e (Aix-Marseille)
• Biblioth鋂ue M嶴anes and Alcazar
• Mus嶪 Granet
• Mus嶪 Arbaud (Aix)
• Mucem (Marseille)
• Cabinet des m嶮ailles de la ville de Marseille
• Mus嶪 de la l嶲ion 彋rang鋨e (Aubagne)
• Mus嶪 de la Marine de Toulon
• Conservatoire du Littoral
• Directions r嶲ionales des Affaires Culturelles (PACA)
• Fondation du camp des Milles

List of Courses

The program includes a range of courses, such as:

• History of private law
• History of public law
• History of political thought
• History of institutions
• Research methods and techniques

Generic Contact Address

The program is offered by the Faculty of Law and Political Science (FDSP) at Aix-Marseille University, located in Aix-en-Provence.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are as follows:

• Initial training: 250 euros
• Continuing education: more information available
• Distance learning: more information available

Number of Credits

The program is worth 120 credits.