History degree

Subject-specific skills

• A high level of historical knowledge of all periods from antiquity to the present day
• A good level of geographical, archaeological and anthropological knowledge
• Good knowledge of the specific historical, geographical, archaeological and anthropological features of the Guiana Shield, Amazonia and the Americas
• A high level of skill in analysing and synthesising historical, geographical, archaeological and anthropological issues
• High level of competence in the use of databases relevant to history and the social sciences

Cross-disciplinary skills

• Level C1 in French, level B2 in English, level B2 in a second foreign language
• Intermediate skills in statistical data processing
• Analysis of multifactorial problems
• Processing and summarising information of varying quality and origin
• Ability to present to a specialist audience (with and without the support of digital media)

Recruitment level :
Baccalaureate or other secondary school diploma

Accessible through initial training

Training required :
Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a good level, especially in French, English and subjects in the social sciences and humanities.

Admission requirements :
Individual acceptance of the application by the Parcoursup committee, the Campus France committee or the committee responsible for history admissions outside Campus France.Registration for admission to L1: Pre-registration is compulsory on Parcoursup for applicants enrolled in French secondary education.

Semester 1a

• Introduction to modern and contemporary history (56 hours, 7 ECTS)
• Related Social Sciences 1: Introduction to Geography (52 hours, 6 ECTS)
• Skills for academic work (24 hours, 2 ECTS)
• Preparation for higher education: refresher course in French and English (48 hours, 0 ECTS, must be validated before transfer to L1b)

Semester 2a

• Modern and contemporary European history (72 hours, 7 ECTS)
• Related social sciences 3: Physical geography, environment and societies (52 hours, 6 ECTS)
• Professional and IT skills (24 hours, 2 ECTS)
• Preparation for higher education: refresher course in French and English (48 hours, 0 ECTS, must be validated before transfer to L1b)

Semester 1b

• Introduction to Ancient and Medieval History (56 hours, 7 ECTS)
• Related Social Sciences 2: Archaeology (36 hours, 4 ECTS)
• LVE-LVR (English and a second language of choice) (48 hours, 4 ECTS)

Semester 2b

• Global history of Europe up to 1453 (72 hours, 7 ECTS)
• Related Social Sciences 4: Anthropology (36 hours, 4 ECTS)
• LVE-LVR (English and a second language of choice) (48 hours, 4 ECTS)

Semester 3

• History of societies, cultures and religions (124 hours, 16 ECTS)
• Professional Social Sciences 1 (Archaeology and Heritage or Archaeology and Teaching) (44 or 48 hours, 5 ECTS)
• Rural and urban geography (44 hours, 5 ECTS)
• LVE-LVR (English and a second language of choice) (48 hours, 4 ECTS)

Semester 4

• History of empires (124 hours, 16 ECTS)
• History and civilisations of the Americas (52 hours, 7 ECTS)
• Professional Social Sciences 2 (Environment and Society and ECL) (70 hours, 7 ECTS)

Semester 5

• History of the environment and populations (124 hours, 16 ECTS)
• Professional social sciences 3: Geography: digital cartography and GIS (44 hours, 5 ECTS)
• Social sciences and teaching (46 hours, 5 ECTS)
• LVE-LVR (English and a second language of choice) (48 hours, 4 ECTS)

Semester 6

• Economic and institutional history (124 hours, 16 ECTS)
• Geography of the South (48 hours, 7 ECTS)
• Introduction to historical research: epistemology, historiography, palaeography (54 or 72 hours, 7 ECTS)

• Continuing your studies at Master's level in history
• Further study at Master's level in social sciences related to history (e.g. archaeology or anthropology)
• Further studies in MEEF History-Geography
• Further studies in MEEF PE
• Various French civil service competitions reserved for candidates with bac +3 level qualifications
• Intermediate occupations in communication and management

Sectors of activity

• History research in public or private organisations (after a Masters or PhD in history)
• Secondary teaching in history in public or public schools (after an MEEF in History-Geography)
• Analysis and consultancy in management and consultancy companies (after a relevant master's degree)
• Cultural promotion and management in public or private organisations (after a relevant Master's degree)
• Journalism and communication in public or private organisations (after a relevant Master's degree)