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Presentation of the masters degrees offered at ENS de Lyon

ARTS ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Masters degree Music and musicology .............................................................................................. 3
Masters degree The performing arts ................................................................................................. 3
Masters degree Cinema and audiovisual studies ............................................................................... 4

LANGUAGES AND FOREIGN CULTURES ...................................................................................... 4

Masters degree Italian studies ........................................................................................................... 4
Masters degree Slavic studies ............................................................................................................ 5
Masters degree English studies .......................................................................................................... 5
Masters degree Arabic studies ........................................................................................................... 6
Masters degree Chinese studies ........................................................................................................ 6
Masters degree Germanic studies...................................................................................................... 7
Masters degree Spanish and Portuguese studies .............................................................................. 7

LITERATURE ................................................................................................................................ 8
Masters degree French literature and language ................................................................................ 8
Masters degree Classics ..................................................................................................................... 8

FINANCE...................................................................................................................................... 9
Masters degree Currency, finance, policy .......................................................................................... 9

GEOGRAPHY ............................................................................................................................. 10
Masters degree Nature-society interface ........................................................................................ 10
Masters degree Territorial systems, policy-making support research, environment ...................... 10
Masters degree Towns and societies ............................................................................................... 11

HISTORY, ART HISTORY, AND ARCHOLOGY ........................................................................... 11

Masters degree Modern and contemporary history ....................................................................... 11
Masters degree Archology and history of ancient civilizations .................................................... 12

Masters degree Comparative history and archology of medieval societies (Christian and Muslim
worlds) ............................................................................................................................................... 12

PHILOSOPHY ............................................................................................................................. 13
Masters degree History of philosophy ............................................................................................. 13
Masters program in Fundamental Cognitive Science ...................................................................... 13

POLITICAL SCIENCE ................................................................................................................... 14

Masters degree History of political thought .................................................................................... 14
Masters degree Contemporary East Asian studies (ASIOC) ............................................................. 15

Masters degree AlterEurope ........................................................................................................ 15

SOCIOLOGY ............................................................................................................................... 16
Masters degree Research in sociology ............................................................................................. 16

SCIENCES, TECHNOLOGIES, AND HEALTH ................................................................................ 16

Masters degree BioSciences ............................................................................................................. 16
Masters degree Core computer science .......................................................................................... 17
Masters degree Advanced mathematics.......................................................................................... 17
Masters degree Physics and Chemistry............................................................................................ 18
Masters degree Palontology, sedimentology, palo-environments ............................................ 18
Masters degree Physics and chemistry of the earth and planets .................................................... 19

INTERDISCIPLINARY .................................................................................................................. 19
Masters degree Administrator of institutes for research and the communication of knowledge
(ADMIRE) ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Masters degree Architecture of information ................................................................................... 20

ARTS
Masters degree Music and musicology
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: training in music and musicology teaching and research
jobs and especially preparation of a PhD. This masters degree does not train in research on musical
didactics or ethnomusicology.
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
Academic requirements: academic excellence; very good command of the western musical language;
good instrumental practice
Further information for application: applicants are expected to attend the course in French but also
to write essays and a research paper in excellent French. Please write some 20 lines to present a
possible research paper and justify the reasons for your choice.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least C1 level in French
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/musique-et-musicologie36882.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYON-ETUD-MASTER
Masters degree The performing arts
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: history and theory of drama, performance and theatrical
stage direction
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Good, 20%
Academic requirements: training in drama studies
Further information for application: Please write some 20 lines to present a possible research paper
and justify the reasons for your choice.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least C1 level in French
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/arts-de-la-scene-509.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYONETUD-MASTER
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Masters degree Cinema and audiovisual studies

Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: training in cinema teaching and research jobs: theory,
aesthetics, history, sociology/economics of cinema
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
Academic requirements: good command of the techniques for film and writing analysis
Further information for application: this masters degree does not train in audiovisual jobs. Please
write some 20 lines to present a possible research paper and justify the reasons for your choice.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least C1 level in French
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/etudes-cinematographiques-etaudiovisuelles-36807.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYON-ETUD-MASTER

LANGUAGES AND FOREIGN CULTURES

Masters degree Italian studies
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: research-based research training in literature, civilisation,
history of ideas and Italian political thought from the Middle Ages to nowadays for PhD preparation.
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
Academic requirements: Italian studies, Italian literature, Italian history and civilization, history of
ideas in Italy, history of Italian political thought
Further information for application: Please write some 20 lines to present a possible research paper
and justify the reasons for your choice.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least C1 level in French
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/etudes-italiennes-172.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYONETUD-MASTER
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Masters degree Slavic studies

Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: research training in Russian studies for PhD preparation
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Bien, 20%
Academic requirements: having a B.A. in Russian or an equivalent degree, having a good written and
oral command of Russian and French and having already attended Russian language, literature and
civilization lessons during ones education
Further information for application: the applicant is expected to write a research paper in French.
Please write some 20 lines to present a possible research paper and justify the reasons for your
choice.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least C1 level in French
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/etudes-slaves-510.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYON-ETUDMASTER
Masters degree English studies
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: language, literature and civilization of English-speaking
countries, high-level research-based training for PhD preparation
The course is taught in English: partly
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
Academic requirements: academic excellence in all the following fields: translation from English to
French and French to English, English and American literature, English and American civilization
Further information for application: Please write some 20 lines to present a possible research paper
and justify the reasons for your choice.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least C1 level in French and C1 level in English
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/etudes-anglophones-71009.kjsp?RH=ENSLYON-ETUD-MASTER
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Masters degree Arabic studies

Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: masters degree in Arabic language, literature and
civilizations including research training for PhD preparation
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Good, 20%
Academic requirements: having a B.A. in Arabic or an equivalent degree and ability to write a
research paper in French
Further information for application: Please write some 20 lines to present a possible research paper
and justify the reasons for your choice.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least C1 level in French and C1 level in Arabic
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/etudes-arabes-491.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYONETUD-MASTER
Masters degree Chinese studies
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: research training in the field of classical and modern
language, Chinese civilization and intellectual history
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
Academic requirements: having a B.A. in Chinese (Language, literature, foreign civilization) or an
equivalent degree
Further information for application: the applicants who have received a multidisciplinary education
will be privileged. Please write some 20 lines to present a possible research paper and justify the
reasons for your choice.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least C1 level in French and C1 level in Chinese
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/etudes-chinoises-45180.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYONETUD-MASTER
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Masters degree Germanic studies

Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: Germanic studies (civilization, literature, history of ideas,
linguistics) designed to train specialists in German realities
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Good, 20%
Academic requirements: having attended a major in linguistics, literature, civilization (and the
history of ideas, if need be), having a good command of the necessary methodological, historical and
cultural frameworks and references to specialise in Germanic studies. For example: introduction to
linguistics; study of long periods of the German history Germany since Bismarck, Austria-Hungary,
etc.; study of major literary trends and works or authors - the classicism of Weimar, Faust, Heine,
Thomas Mann, etc.
Further information for application: having the baccalaureate or an equivalent degree with
preferably German as the first foreign language. Please write some 20 lines to present a possible
research paper and justify the reasons for your choice.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least C1 level in French and C1 level in German
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/etudes-germaniques-36464.kjsp?RH=ENSLYON-ETUD-MASTER
Masters degree Spanish and Portuguese studies
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: research training in the fields of civilization, literature and
the history of ideas of Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries and training in the search
for sources, the determination of corpuses and research paper writing in the aforementioned fields.
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Good, 20%
Academic requirements: Spanish course (language, literature, foreign civilization) ; Hispanic
philology; Roman philology; Catalan philology; Spanish language and literature; linguistics, history,
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Further information for application: Please write some 20 lines to present a possible research paper
and justify the reasons for your choice.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least C1 level in French and C1 level in Spanish
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/etudes-hispanophones-et-lusophones508.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYON-ETUD-MASTER

LITERATURE
Masters degree French literature and language
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: high-level masters degree with three different courses:
French literature, French language (ancient French, French grammar/linguistics and stylistics) and
comparative literature and French-speaking world; it is open to students who are eager to prepare a
PhD and work in research and higher education.
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
Academic requirements: applicants are expected to have attended a three-year course in French
literature, grammar and stylistics, ancient French, Hebrew, Latin or Greek, comparative literature,
literatures and foreign languages and social sciences.
Further information for application: a research paper (80-100 pages each) written in French is due
for each year of the masters degree. Please write some 20 lines to present a possible research paper
and justify the reasons for your choice.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least C1 level in French
For more information:
French literature: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/litterature-francaise-502.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYONETUD-MASTER
French language: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/langue-francaise-38083.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYON-ETUDMASTER
Comparative literature: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/litterature-comparee-et-francophonie501.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYON-ETUD-MASTER
Masters degree Classics
Research-oriented
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Scientific content of the masters degree: introductory research course in the field of classical
Antiquity
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Good, 20%
Academic requirements: having a good command of ancient languages (Greek and Latin) and
practice of literary texts that can be combined with other approaches to the sciences of Antiquity.
Further information for application: Please write some 20 lines to present a possible research paper
and justify the reasons for your choice.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least C1 level in French
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/lettres-classiques-500.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYONETUD-MASTER

FINANCE
Masters degree Currency, finance, policy
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: Development of a dual competence in the field of
currency, credit and how financial markets are operated; in international financial economics (micro
and macroeconomics) with a particular focus on the real monetary implications of the
internationalisation of productive systems and financial globalisation.
The course is taught in English: No
Academic requirements: having a strong background in mathematics and econometrics is strongly
advised.
Further information for application: Please write some 20 lines to present a possible research paper
and justify the reasons for your choice.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least C1 level in French
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/monnaie-finance-gouvernance498.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYON-ETUD-MASTER

GEOGRAPHY
Masters degree Nature-society interface
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: analysis of mans action on the physical environment and
the immediate or delayed impact of his action with a particular focus on the search for new natural
and social balances.
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Bien, 20%
Academic requirements: course in geography, human, social and environmental sciences.
Further information for application: Please write some 20 lines to present a possible research paper
and justify the reasons for your choice.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least B2 level in oral French and C1 level in written French
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/interface-nature-et-societe5022.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYON-ETUD-MASTER
Masters degree Territorial systems, policy-making support research, environment
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: understanding the 21st century territories with the tools of
spatial analysis and management: from the countryside and urban areas to euro regions, from local
levels to the networks of globalisation, from the prevention of environmental risks to country
planning, there is a restructuring of territories according to complex rationales to be deciphered.
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Good, 20%
Academic requirements: course in geography, human and social sciences or in European studies
Further information for application: Please write some 20 lines to present a possible research paper
and justify the reasons for your choice.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least B2 level in oral French and C1 level in written French
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For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/systemes-territoriaux-aide-a-la-decisionenvironnement-492.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYON-ETUD-MASTER

Masters degree Towns and societies
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: La formation favorise les approches thoriques
transversales sur le thme "Villes et Socits", et porte une attention particulire l'analyse formelle
de la ville, au projet urbain, aux dynamiques sociales et conomiques urbaines, aux politiques
publiques urbaines, et aux relations entre innovation technologique, service et territoire urbain.
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Bien, 20%
Academic requirements: course in geography, human and social sciences and urban planning
Further information for application: Please write some 20 lines to present a possible research
paper and justify the reasons for your choice.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least B2 level in oral French and at least C1 level in written French
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/villes-et-societes-42319.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYONETUD-MASTER

HISTORY, ART HISTORY, AND ARCHOLOGY

Masters degree Modern and contemporary history
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: research training in history in the modern and
contemporary periods (16th-21st centuries)
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
Further information for application: Please write some 20 lines to present a possible research paper
and justify the reasons for your choice.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least C1 level in French
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For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/histoire-moderne-et-contemporaine3256.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYON-ETUD-MASTER

Masters degree Archology and history of ancient civilizations
The term "Archology" is part of the title but no specific archology teaching is provided at ENS de
Lyon.
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: the clases taught at ENS de Lyon mainly concern Greek
history and Roman history.
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Good, 20%
C, 70-79%, Pass, 50%
Academic requirements: having studied ancient history and having already learnt at least one
ancient language (Greek, Latin).
Further information for application: during the second term of the two years of the masters degree,
the applicant is expected to write a research paper in French in which his/her knowledge of
documentary sources is evidenced to show s/he can methodically order his thinking.
Please write some 20 lines to present a possible research paper and justify the reasons for your
choice.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least C1 level in French
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/archeologie-et-histoire-des-mondes-anciens41182.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYON-ETUD-M-SES&DEROULE=1000#onglet1
Masters degree Comparative history and archology of medieval societies (Christian and Muslim
worlds)
The term "Archology" is part of the title but no specific archology teaching is provided at ENS de
Lyon.
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: Introduction to the translation and reading of medieval
texts about various fields relative to the history of war or to that of Germany and central Europe (XIXV centuries).
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
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A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Good, 20%
C, 70-79%, Pass, 50%
Academic requirements: having already studied medieval history and a basic understanding of
Medieval Latin.
Further information for application: speaking German or a Slavic language is a plus but not
compulsory. Please write some 20 lines to present a possible research paper and justify the reasons
for your choice.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least B2 level in French
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/histoire-et-archeologie-comparees-dessocietes-medievales-mondes-chretiens-et-musulmans--41225.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYON-ETUD-MASTER

PHILOSOPHY
Masters degree History of philosophy
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: lessons and seminars of the history of philosophy from
Antiquity to the contemporary period.
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Bien, 20%
Academic requirements: education in philosophy
Further information for application: Please write some 20 lines to present a possible research paper
and justify the reasons for your choice. The applicant must mention the name of the ENS teacher
s/he expects to be her/his masters degree tutor.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least C1 level in French
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/histoire-de-la-philosophie-505.kjsp?RH=ENSLYON-ETUD-MASTER

Masters program in Fundamental Cognitive Science

Research-oriented

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Scientific content of the masters degree: in the various domains which are generally bundled under
the shared name of cognitive science: cognitive psychology, artificial intelligence, linguistics,
cognitive neuroscience and cognitive philosophy.
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Distinction, 20%
Academic requirements: training in one of the following subjects: cognitive psychology, artificial
intelligence, linguistics, cognitive neuroscience or cognitive philosophy
Further information for application: Please outline your master thesis project (approximately 20
lines in French) and justify the reasons for your choice
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least C1 level in French
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/sciences-cognitives-fondamentales5021.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYON-ETUD-MASTER

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Masters degree History of political thought
Research-oriented 2nd year of the Masters degree
Scientific content of the masters degree: course during the 2nd year of the masters degree that
combines the history of political thought and philosophy with the other branches of political
research.
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Good, 20%
Further information for application: Please write some 20 lines to present a possible research paper
and justify the reasons for your choice. Join also a bibliography.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least C1 level in French
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/histoire-de-la-pensee-politique495.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYON-ETUD-MASTER

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Masters degree Contemporary East Asian studies (ASIOC)

Research-oriented 2nd year of the Masters degree
Scientific content of the masters degree: course during the second year of the masters degree
based on upgrading lessons in Chinese or Japanese (and in English). The different seminars are
intended to provide students with further knowledge about Asia and with the necessary know-how
to perform analysis, synthesis studies. These competences are put into practice through a field trip or
a research paper.
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Good, 20%
C, 70-79%, Pass, 50%
Academic requirements: basic knowledge of Japanese or Chinese and broad knowledge base about
Asia.
Further information for application: Asian students can be admitted provided they submit a
comparative research paper between Asia (Japan, China, etc.) and Europe/France. Admission will be
pronounced only after an oral examination is taken (Skype or on the phone).
Please write some 20 lines to present a possible research paper and justify the reasons for your
choice.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least B2 level in French, especially for Asian students and at least B1
level in English
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/asie-orientale-contemporaine497.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYON-ETUD-MASTER

Masters degree AlterEurope

Research or Occupationally-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: the program trains experts from the European Union and
neighbouring countries providing them with a solid culture in the social, economic and legal sciences
enabling them to assist political and economic decision-makers.
Students applying to the ENS de Lyon must take the Geography major.
For the major in Law apply to Universit Jean-Monnet, Saint-Etienne
For the major in Economics and Management apply to Universit Jean-Monnet, Saint-Etienne
For the major in Political Science apply to Science Po Lyon
The course is taught in English: 10% of tuition in English
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
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B, 80-89%, Distinction, 20%

Academic requirements: training in Geography or in the Human and Social Sciences
Further information for application: Applicants should provide a covering letter (2 pages max)
presenting their professional project and justifying their choice of the AlterEurope program.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): a minimum of C1 in French AND a minimum of B2 in English
For further information please consult: http://altereurope.universite-lyon.fr/

SOCIOLOGY
Masters degree Research in sociology
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: course for sociological research. It combines
epistemological reflexiveness, theoretical and methodological culture with the practical learning of
techniques.
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Good, 20%
Academic requirements: degree in social science, solid theoretical understanding in sociology or
political science. At least intermediate level required in English for the appropriation of texts studied
in class.
Further information for application: heavy reading capacity and field work are necessary. Please
write some 20 lines to present a possible research paper and justify the reasons for your choice.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least C1 level in French and at least B1 level in English
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/recherches-sociologiques41035.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYON-ETUD-MASTER

SCIENCES, TECHNOLOGIES, AND HEALTH

Masters degree BioSciences
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: cross training in biology based on fundamental research
with a particular focus on the international environment.
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The course is taught in English: No for the 1st year of the masters degree and yes for the 2nd year
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Good, 20%
Academic requirements: Having studied biology and possibly done a work placement in a research
laboratory . Direct admission in the 2nd year for medical doctors, pharmacists and veterinarians
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least B2 level in French and in English
For more information: http://biologie.ens-lyon.fr/masterbiosciences/presentation-du-masterbiosciences?set_language=en&cl=en
Masters degree Core computer science
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: computer science research-oriented course with three
major axes: mathematic, algorithmic computer science, models and optimization for emerging
infrastructures.
The course is taught in English: Yes
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Good, 20%
Academic requirements: core computer science-oriented course (as opposed to engineering) or
computer science/mathematics course on a case by case basis.
Further information for application: modelling of complex systems available at the interface
computer science/applied mathematics/physics/biology.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least B2 level in English and A1 level in French
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.fr/DI/
Masters degree Advanced mathematics
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: high level course in mathematics for PhD preparation
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
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Academic requirements: course in fundamental mathematics

Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least B2 level in French
For more information: https://www.umpa.ens-lyon.fr/depmath/?rubrique3
Masters degree Physics and Chemistry
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: general course for the preparation of a PhD in all academic
or industrial research fields in physics, chemistry at the interface with other scientific disciplines.
The course is taught in English: the course can be partly attended in English and all the exams can be
taken in English.
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
Academic requirements: Excellent education in chemistry or physics is required with a solid
theoretical and mathematical understanding.
Further information: education in very specific fields (hygiene, health, environment, process, etc.)
are in general not compatible with this masters degree.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least B2 level in French and B1 level in English
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.fr/MasterSDM/
Masters degree Palontology, sedimentology, palo-environments
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: appropriation of scientific approaches in earth sciences in
research, teaching and/or RD fields.
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Good, 20%
Academic requirements: in addition to earth sciences, the applicant is expected to be familiar with at
least two of the following disciplines: mathematics, physics, chemistry, analytical instrumentation,
and computer science modelling.

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Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of

Reference for languages): at least B2 level in French and A2 level in English
For more information: http://sciencesdelaterre.ens-lyon.fr/enseignements/master
Masters degree Physics and chemistry of the earth and planets
Research-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: appropriation of scientific approaches in earth sciences in
research, teaching and/or RD fields.
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Good, 20%
Academic requirements: in addition to earth sciences, the applicant is expected to be familiar with at
least two of the following disciplines: mathematics, physics, chemistry, analytical instrumentation,
and computer science modelling.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least B2 level in French and A2 level in English
For more information: http://sciencesdelaterre.ens-lyon.fr/enseignements/master

INTERDISCIPLINARY
Masters degree Administrator of institutes for research and the communication of knowledge
(ADMIRE)
Occupationally-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: the masters degree is intended to provide learners with
skills in the sociology of public action, in law, management and professional know-how necessary to
the administration of academic institutions and the management of scientific policies.
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Good, 20%
Academic requirements: the masters degree is open to students who studied some of the
disciplines taught in this masters degree (law, management, sociology) but it is also open to those
who successfully completed the 1t year of the masters degree or an equivalent degree, in scientific
disciplines or in the field of humanities or literatures.

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Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of

Reference for languages): at least C1 level in French and B2 level in English
For more information: http://www.ens-lyon.eu/etudes/administrateur-des-institutions-derecherche-et-de-diffusion-des-connaissances-68488.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYON-ETUD-MASTER
Masters degree Architecture of information
Occupationally-oriented
Scientific content of the masters degree: teaching is based on three core competences: information
sciences, web data processing, user experience applied to several fields (culture, business, education
or digital humanities).
The course is taught in English: No
Applicants admission requirements (criteria) marks, distinction, and class rank:
A, 90-100%, Excellent, 5%
B, 80-89%, Good, 20%
Academic requirements: open to students of all disciplines
Further information: advanced level in data processing is not essential to attend the masters
degree but being familiar with digital tools is advised.
Applicants required language proficiency (classification of the Common European Framework of
Reference for languages): at least B2 level in French and B2 level in English
For more information: http://archinfo.ens-lyon.fr/

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