Bachelor in Licence - Histoire

History — Licence Histoire — is a three-year bachelor-level degree offered in French at the Université de Tours (37), located in Tours, France. The programme starts in September, and yearly tuition is 178 EUR. History as a discipline examines the human past through the critical analysis of written sources, material evidence, and oral traditions. Students typically explore ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary periods, developing skills in archival research, historiographical debate, and analytical writing. Core themes include political history, social and economic change, cultural transformations, and the history of ideas. Comparative and global perspectives often feature alongside regional and national focuses. Courses usually cover methodology and the philosophy of history alongside thematic or chronological modules. Students learn to locate and evaluate primary sources, construct evidence-based arguments, and situate events within broader historical contexts. Optional specialisations may touch on colonial history, urban history, religious history, or the history of science, depending on the institution. Instruction is entirely in French, making strong French proficiency essential. Graduates pursue careers in education, archival management, cultural heritage, journalism, public administration, and the civil service. Many continue to master-level study in history, heritage conservation, or related fields. The three-year Licence provides the foundational academic training needed for those paths.