Master's Degree in History, Memory, Heritage, Territories (MEPAT) pathway

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Diplôme national de master contrôlé par l'État

OBJECTIVES

Presentation

“The MEPAT track, Year 2 of the Master’s degree in History, offers training focusing on heritage, conceived in its anthropological and historical dimensions, in connection with territorial policies and the construction of memories. This course enables students to acquire in-depth expertise in the management, conservation and promotion of heritage and heritage sites. It offers a reflection on the uses of heritage, between conservation/protection and exploitation.
The originality of this course is that it develops a culture of collective and collaborative work, structured around a tutored project and an intensive week outside the classroom.
The aim of this master’s programme is to offer a research pathway for students who wish to go on to a doctorate. In addition to the possibility of continuing in the field of research, a doctorate will give access to management positions in major national or international heritage institutions, thanks to the mastery of English.
The path of excellence mapped out by this programme, which is supported by a UNESCO Chair (to be created), will provide students with skills that are firmly rooted in contemporary heritage policies, in line with the needs of local, national and international heritage and cultural actors.”
Laurence TRANOY

ADMISSION

PROGRAMME

  • Course Unit Assessment Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      240-1-20

  • Atlantic Cultural History Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 13h 30min (13h 30min lectures)
    • Course code

      240-1-21

  • History of Cultural Policies Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 13h 30min (13h 30min lectures)
    • Course code

      240-1-22

  • History, Environment, Culture and Heritage Seminar 1 Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 13h 30min (13h 30min lectures)
    • Course code

      240-1-23

  • Course Unit Assessment Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      240-1-30

  • Cultural Mediation Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 12h (12h lectures)
    • Course code

      240-1-31

  • Heritage Mediation Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 12h (12h lectures)
    • Course code

      240-1-32

  • Visual Mediation Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 12h (12h lectures)
    • Course code

      240-1-33

  • Course Unit Assessment Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      240-1-10

  • Oral History Methodology Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 13h 30min (13h 30min lectures)
    • Course code

      240-1-11

  • Survey Method and Practice Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 13h 30min (13h 30min lectures)
    • Course code

      240-1-12

  • Thesis: Methodology Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 13h 30min (13h 30min lectures)
    • Course code

      240-1-13

  • Foreign Language 1 English Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English - French

    • 18h (18h tutorials)
    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      240-1-01

  • Preparation of the Thesis Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      240-1-02

  • Course Unit Assessment Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      240-1-40

  • Specialisation: Heritage and Culture Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 10h 30min (10h 30min lectures)
    • Course code

      240-1-41

  • Research: Archival Science and Bibliography Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 10h 30min (10h 30min tutorials)
    • Course code

      240-1-42

  • Course Unit Assessment Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      240-2-20

  • History of the Western Atlantic Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 13h 30min (13h 30min lectures)
    • Course code

      240-2-21

  • Coastal and Maritime Heritage Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 13h 30min (13h 30min lectures)
    • Course code

      240-2-22

  • Environmental History of the Coast and Sea Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 13h 30min (13h 30min lectures)
    • Course code

      240-2-23

  • Course Unit Assessment Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      240-2-30

  • Cultural Enterprises Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 15h (15h lectures)
    • Course code

      240-2-31

  • Heritage Enterprises Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 15h (15h lectures)
    • Course code

      240-2-32

  • Course Unit Assessment Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      240-2-10

  • Thesis: Research and Interdisciplinarity Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 13h 30min (13h 30min lectures)
    • Course code

      240-2-11

  • Research and Heritage Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 13h 30min (13h 30min lectures)
    • Course code

      240-2-12

  • History, Environment, Culture and Heritage Seminar 2 Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 13h 30min (13h 30min lectures)
    • Course code

      240-2-13

  • Foreign Language 1 English Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English - French

    • 12h (12h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      240-2-01

  • Defence of Applied Research Thesis Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      240-2-02

  • Internship (6 weeks) Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 5 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      240-2-03-STAG

  • Course Unit Assessment Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      240-2-40

  • Specialisation: Heritage and Culture Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 10h 30min (10h 30min tutorials)
    • Course code

      240-2-41

  • Research: Digital Valorisation Tools Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 10h 30min (10h 30min tutorials)
    • Course code

      240-2-42

  • Course Unit Assessment Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      242-3-40

  • Documenting: Inventory Methodology Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 15h (7h 30min lectures - 7h 30min tutorials)
    • Course code

      242-3-41

  • Legal Protection and Restoration of Architectural Heritage Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 15h (7h 30min lectures - 7h 30min tutorials)
    • Course code

      242-3-42

  • Territorialising Heritage and Memory Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 15h (7h 30min lectures - 7h 30min tutorials)
    • Course code

      242-3-43

  • Course Unit Assessment Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      242-3-10

  • Genesis of the Notion of Heritage Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 16h 30min (12h lectures - 4h 30min tutorials)
    • Course code

      242-3-11

  • Contested and Claimed Heritage Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 16h 30min (12h lectures - 4h 30min tutorials)
    • Course code

      242-3-12

  • Course Unit Assessment Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 8 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      242-3-20

  • The Invention of Territory Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 16h 30min (12h lectures - 4h 30min tutorials)
    • Course code

      242-3-21

  • Landscapes and Identities Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 16h 30min (12h lectures - 4h 30min tutorials)
    • Course code

      242-3-22

  • Estate Administration Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 19h 30min (12h lectures - 7h 30min tutorials)
    • Course code

      242-3-23

  • Course Unit Assessment Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 4 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      242-3-30

  • Policies and Anthropology of Memory Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 15h (7h 30min lectures - 7h 30min tutorials)
    • Course code

      242-3-31

  • Representations of Memory and Places Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 15h (7h 30min lectures - 7h 30min tutorials)
    • Course code

      242-3-32

  • Foreign Language 1 English Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English - French

    • 18h (18h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      242-3-01

  • Supervised Project Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 9h (9h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      242-3-02

  • Preparing your Dissertation Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      242-3-03

  • Course Unit Assessment Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      242-4-10

  • Heritage Institutions in the Territories Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 16h 30min (9h lectures - 7h 30min tutorials)
    • Course code

      242-4-11

  • Tools for an Integrated Approach to Heritage Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 9h (9h lectures)
    • Course code

      242-4-12

  • Course Unit Assessment Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      242-4-20

  • Natural and Cultural Heritage Law Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 15h (15h lectures)
    • Course code

      242-4-21

  • Local Authority Law Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 7h 30min (7h 30min lectures)
    • Course code

      242-4-22

  • Thematic Seminar Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 42h (42h tutorials)
    • 5 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      242-4-31

  • Work Experience Assignment (Work-Study Programme) Course option
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 16 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      242-4-03

  • Internship (13 weeks) Course option
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 16 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      242-4-02-STAG

  • Project Management Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 12h (12h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      242-4-01

  • Preparing and defending the dissertation Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 1 ECTS credit
    • Course code

      242-4-04

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