Master Histoire — M1 - Sciences de l'antiquité

Tuition is 250 EUR per year.

Université Grenoble Alpes, in Gières, France, offers a Master in Histoire with a first-year track titled M1 - Sciences de l'Antiquité, which focuses on the study of ancient civilizations through history, archaeology, and related disciplines. Sciences de l'antiquité, or ancient studies, typically draws together ancient history, classical languages, epigraphy, numismatics, and archaeology to examine societies from antiquity, including ancient Greece, Rome, and other Mediterranean and Near Eastern civilizations. Students generally study ancient textual sources, material culture, and the methods used to interpret archaeological and historical evidence from periods with limited written records, alongside broader historiography and research methodology shared with other history specializations. Coursework often includes training in reading ancient languages or texts in translation, analyzing archaeological findings, and understanding the political, social, and religious structures of ancient societies. Students build strong skills in source criticism, close analysis of fragmentary or ambiguous evidence, and academic writing, since the study of antiquity relies heavily on interpreting incomplete historical records. Graduates from ancient studies programs commonly pursue careers in museums, heritage and archaeological institutions, teaching, publishing, or further graduate and doctoral research in ancient history or archaeology. The program is taught in French and runs over two years, in line with the standard master's structure in France. It typically begins in September, with yearly tuition of EUR 250. This track suits students with a strong interest in classical antiquity who want a rigorous, source-based approach to studying ancient civilizations.