Master Histoire — Histoire européenne comparée

Tuition fees are 292 USD per year.

Université Paris-Est Créteil offers Histoire européenne comparée as a track of its Master Histoire program, based in Créteil, France. This specialization applies the general tools of historical research, including archival work, source criticism and historiography, to the comparative study of European history across different countries and periods. Students typically examine political, social and cultural developments across multiple European states, learning to compare institutions, events and historical processes rather than studying a single national history in isolation. Seminars often involve close reading of primary and secondary sources in several languages and require students to develop comparative frameworks for analyzing historical change across borders. Graduates of comparative European history programs commonly pursue careers in research, teaching, archives, museums, publishing, and cultural or educational institutions with a European or international focus, including bodies that work on European cooperation and heritage. The comparative and analytical skills developed are also useful in journalism, policy research and international organizations dealing with European affairs. The degree is delivered at the master's level over two years, with instruction conducted in French despite its comparative European scope. It is scheduled to begin in September, following the standard French academic calendar. Annual tuition is 250 EUR, in keeping with the tuition rates applied at French public universities. Candidates should generally have prior study in history or a related humanities discipline, along with strong French-language skills for coursework and research.