Master in history, research focus

Block 1

Choice of programme based on the student's background

Choose 1 programme:

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Details

Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

Credits

Programme for students enrolled from 2024-2025

Code

Details

Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

Credits

Notice : Students enrolled in the Master's programme before the 2024-2025 academic year are subject to the previous version of the programme.

Core curriculum compulsory courses

HIST0086-1

Contemporary historiographical debates

Florence Close, Annick Delfosse, Anthony Dignef, Eric Geerkens, Gaël Pirard, Sophie Richelle

HIST0267-1

History and social sciences

Eric Geerkens

HIST0083-1

Methodology seminar in preparation for the final assignment, including training around AI issues

Eric Geerkens, Sophie Richelle

Common core courses

Notice : Students are required to choose their "historical criticism module" in line with their Master's thesis.

Choose one module from :

Code

Details

Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

Credits

Greek and Roman antiquity
Code	Details	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
HIST0007-3	Historical criticism seminar (Greek and Roman Antiquity) - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] Yann Berthelet	TA	15	30	[+]	10
LCLA2061-1	Introduction to Greek epigraphy Bruno Rochette	Q1	30	-	-	5

Middle Ages
Code	Details	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
HIST0009-3	Historical criticism seminar (Middle Ages) - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] Florence Close	TA	15	30	[+]	10
HIST0003-1	Medieval and modern diplomacy Alain Marchandisse	Q2	30	15	-	5

Modern times

Code

Details

Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

Credits

HIST0010-3

Historical criticism seminar (Modern times) - [5d Field trips, travels and pract]

Julien Regibeau

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Choose one of the following courses :
Code	Details	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
HIST0003-1	Medieval and modern diplomacy Alain Marchandisse	Q2	30	15	-	5
HIST0002-1	Historical statistics and computational methods applied to modern and contemporary history Eric Geerkens	TA	45	-	-	5

Contemporary history
Code	Details	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
HIST0008-4	Historical criticism seminar (Contemporary period) - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] Philippe Raxhon	TA	15	30	[+]	10
HIST0002-1	Historical statistics and computational methods applied to modern and contemporary history Eric Geerkens	TA	45	-	-	5

Choose three of the following courses :
Code	Details	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
Group 1: Institutional courses
Notice : Students will choose their `Institutions¿ courses in line with their Historical criticism seminar and their `Final thesis¿.
HIST0045-1	Institutions of Ancient Greece and Rome - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] (Even years, organized in 2026-2027) Yann Berthelet	Q1	30	-	[+]	5
HIST0047-1	Institutions of the Middle Ages - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] (Odd years, not organized in 2026-2027) Florence Close	Q2	30	-	[+]	5
HIST0048-1	Institutions of the early modern era - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] (Even years, organized in 2026-2027) Annick Delfosse - Suppl : Jérémie Ferrer-Bartomeu	Q2	30	-	[+]	5
HIST0046-1	Institutions of the Modern Era - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] (Odd years, not organized in 2026-2027) Philippe Raxhon	Q1	30	-	[+]	5
Group 2: Free optional subjects
HIST0141-1	International Relations in Antiquity Anthony Dignef	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0143-1	International relations in modern times (16th- 18th centuries) Julien Regibeau	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0078-1	History of International relations of Belgium Vincent Genin	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0034-1	History of Burgundian States Alain Marchandisse	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0042-1	History of the Principality of Liege Christophe Masson	Q1	30	-	-	5
HREL0004-1	Introduction to the history of Christianity Frédérick Vanhoorne	Q1	30	-	-	5
HREL0010-1	Introduction to Reformation history Frédérick Vanhoorne	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0030-1	History and religion of the Arab-Muslim world I Frédéric Bauden, Bogdan Smarandache	Q1	30	-	-	5
HIST0072-1	History and religion of the Arab-Muslim world II Frédéric Bauden, Bogdan Smarandache	Q1	30	-	-	5
HIST0080-1	History of information and the press in particular Catherine Lanneau	Q1	30	-	-	5
HIST0079-1	History of business Eric Geerkens	Q1	30	-	-	5
SPOL0961-1	Histoire politique de l'Europe Geoffrey Grandjean	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0056-1	History of books and libraries Pascal Durand, Veronica Granata, Philippe Raxhon	Q2	30	-	-	5

Transitional programme for students enrolled in the Master's programme in 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024.

Code

Details

Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

Credits

Core curriculum compulsory courses

HIST0013-3

Evolution of notions and methods used in history

Philippe Raxhon

HIST0267-1

History and social sciences

Eric Geerkens

HIST0083-1

Methodology seminar in preparation for the final assignment, including training around AI issues

Eric Geerkens, Sophie Richelle

Choose one seminar from the following :
Code	Details	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
HIST0007-3	Historical criticism seminar (Greek and Roman Antiquity) - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] Yann Berthelet	TA	15	30	[+]	10
HIST0009-3	Historical criticism seminar (Middle Ages) - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] Florence Close	TA	15	30	[+]	10
HIST0010-3	Historical criticism seminar (Modern times) - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] Julien Regibeau	TA	15	30	[+]	10
HIST0008-4	Historical criticism seminar (Contemporary period) - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] Philippe Raxhon	TA	15	30	[+]	10

Choisir 1 cours d'Institution parmi :
Code	Details	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
HIST0045-1	Institutions of Ancient Greece and Rome - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] (Even years, organized in 2026-2027) Yann Berthelet	Q1	30	-	[+]	5
HIST0047-1	Institutions of the Middle Ages - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] (Odd years, not organized in 2026-2027) Florence Close	Q2	30	-	[+]	5
HIST0048-1	Institutions of the early modern era - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] (Even years, organized in 2026-2027) Annick Delfosse - Suppl : Jérémie Ferrer-Bartomeu	Q2	30	-	[+]	5
HIST0046-1	Institutions of the Modern Era - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] (Odd years, not organized in 2026-2027) Philippe Raxhon	Q1	30	-	[+]	5

Choose two courses out of the following :
Code	Details	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
HIST0141-1	International Relations in Antiquity Anthony Dignef	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0143-1	International relations in modern times (16th- 18th centuries) Julien Regibeau	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0078-1	History of International relations of Belgium Vincent Genin	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0034-1	History of Burgundian States Alain Marchandisse	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0042-1	History of the Principality of Liege Christophe Masson	Q1	30	-	-	5
HREL0004-1	Introduction to the history of Christianity Frédérick Vanhoorne	Q1	30	-	-	5
HREL0010-1	Introduction to Reformation history Frédérick Vanhoorne	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0030-1	History and religion of the Arab-Muslim world I Frédéric Bauden, Bogdan Smarandache	Q1	30	-	-	5
HIST0072-1	History and religion of the Arab-Muslim world II Frédéric Bauden, Bogdan Smarandache	Q1	30	-	-	5
HIST0080-1	History of information and the press in particular Catherine Lanneau	Q1	30	-	-	5
HIST0079-1	History of business Eric Geerkens	Q1	30	-	-	5
SPOL0961-1	Histoire politique de l'Europe Geoffrey Grandjean	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0056-1	History of books and libraries Pascal Durand, Veronica Granata, Philippe Raxhon	Q2	30	-	-	5

Focus courses

Choose a version:

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Details

Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

Credits

Focus for students enrolled from 2024-2025

Code

Details

Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

Credits

HIST0087-1

Research seminar I - [5d Field trips, travels and pract]

Renaud Adam, Yann Berthelet

[+]

Choose one module from :

Code

Details

Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

Credits

Notice : Students must choose their option in relation with the final work

Module : History and Societies of Mediterranean Antiquity

Code

Details

Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

Credits

Scientific coordinator : Yann BERTHELET

Choose two courses out of the following :
Code	Details	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
HIST0172-1	Life and society of the ancient world Collégialité	Q2	30	-	-	5
HAAR0122-2	Greco-Roman archaeology - [30h Seminar, 5d Field trips, travels and pract] Thomas Morard	Q1	-	-	[+]	5
PHIL0026-1	Antiquity Philosophical Texts Marc-Antoine Gavray - Suppl : Simon Fortier	Q1	30	-	-	5
HREL0022-1	Greek religion Vinciane Pirenne-Delforge	Q1	30	-	-	5
HREL0023-1	Roman religion Yann Berthelet, Bruno Rochette	Q1	30	-	-	5
LCLA0077-1	Latin authors 3 Sara Fascione	TA	45	-	-	5
LCLA0067-1	Greek authors 1 Koen Vanhaegendoren	Q2	45	-	-	5
LCLA2062-1	Introduction to Latin epigraphy Dominique Longrée	Q2	30	-	-	5
LCLA0069-1	History of Greek and Latin literatures Gabriel Nocchi Macedo, Bruno Rochette	Q2	60	-	-	5
LCLA0063-1	Introduction to Greek and Latin papyrology Gabriel Nocchi Macedo	Q1	30	-	-	5
LCLA0062-1	(pas organisé en 2026-2027) Documentary papyrology	Q2	30	-	-	5
HULG0565-1	EHESS Seminar - Paris - Ancient Middle East Laurent Colonna d'Istria	TA	-	-	-	5
LLOR0053-1	History and religion of Pharaonic Egypt Simon Connor, Dimitri Laboury	Q2	30	-	-	5

Module : Mediaeval and modern history and thought

Code

Details

Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

Credits

Scientific coordinators : Florence CLOSE - Annick DELFOSSE

Choose two courses out of the following :
Code	Details	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
DOCU0008-1	Codicology Cécile Oger	Q2	30	-	-	5
PHIL0011-1	History of the philosophy of the middle ages Olivier Dubouclez	Q2	45	-	-	5
PHIL0013-1	History of the philosophy of modern times Olivier Dubouclez	Q1	45	-	-	5
HIST0160-2	(pas organisé en 2026-2027) In-depth approach on Latin historical texts of the Middle Ages Florence Close	Q1	30	-	-	5
LCLA0009-1	Commentary on Renaissance Latin Authors Dominique Longrée	Q2	30	-	-	5
LROM0014-1	History of French literature of the Middle Ages (In-depth approach) Nadine Henrard	Q1	30	-	-	5
LROM0009-1	In-depth study of Francophone authors (from the beginnings to 1350) Sophie Lecomte	Q2	30	15	-	5
LROM0006-2	Commentary on French Authors from 1350 to 1600 Nadine Henrard	Q1	30	15	-	5
HAAR0164-1	Archaeology of buildings from late antiquity to the industrial revolution - [30h Seminar] Line Van Wersch	Q1	-	-	[+]	5
HAAR0113-1	Architecture and monumental sculpture of XIVe - XVIe century: Gothic Belgium - [8d Field trips, travels and pract] Benoît Van den Bossche	Q1	30	-	[+]	5
HAAR0111-2	Seminar on art history and archaeology of the Middle Ages - [8d Field trips, travels and pract] Benoît Van den Bossche	Q1	30	-	[+]	5
HAAR0020-1	History of Mosan Art - [8d Field trips, travels and pract] Benoît Van den Bossche	Q2	30	-	[+]	5
HAAR0112-1	Painting from XIV to XVI century Dominique Allart, Laure Fagnart	Q2	30	-	-	5
HAAR0110-1	Seminar on art history of modern Times : Renaissance Dominique Allart	Q2	30	-	-	5
HAAR0091-1	Archaeozoology Annick Gabriel	Q1	15	15	-	5
HAAR0128-1	Biological anthropology Sébastien Villotte	Q2	30	-	-	5
MUSI0022-2	History of music (the modal era) - [3d Field trips, travels and pract] Philippe Vendrix	Q1	30	-	[+]	5
MUSI0023-2	History of music (the tonal age) - [3d Field trips, travels and pract] Christophe Pirenne	Q2	30	-	[+]	5

Module: History of regional, national and international spaces (contemporary period)

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Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

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Scientific coordinators: Eric GEERKENS - Catherine LANNEAU - Philippe RAXHON

Choose two courses out of the following :
Code	Details	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
SPOL1203-2	Introduction to International Relations Sébastian Santander	Q2	60	-	-	5
HIST0138-1	Regionalism and identities in Wallonia Catherine Lanneau	Q1	30	-	-	5
HIST0091-1	History and historiography of national spaces: contemporary Germany and France Christoph Brüll, Catherine Lanneau	TA	45	-	-	5
HAAR0133-1	Contemporary public art history - [8d Field trips, travels and pract] Julie Bawin	Q2	30	-	[+]	5

Focus for students enrolled in the Master's programme in 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024.

Code

Details

Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

Credits

HIST0086-1

Contemporary historiographical debates

Florence Close, Annick Delfosse, Anthony Dignef, Eric Geerkens, Gaël Pirard, Sophie Richelle

HIST0087-1

Research seminar I - [5d Field trips, travels and pract]

Renaud Adam, Yann Berthelet

[+]

Choose one module from :

Code

Details

Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

Credits

Notice : students are required to choose their optional subject in line with their ¿final thesis¿.

Module : History and Societies of Mediterranean Antiquity

Code

Details

Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

Credits

Scientific coordinator : Yann BERTHELET

Choose one of the following courses :
Code	Details	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
HIST0172-1	Life and society of the ancient world Collégialité	Q2	30	-	-	5
HAAR0122-2	Greco-Roman archaeology - [30h Seminar, 5d Field trips, travels and pract] Thomas Morard	Q1	-	-	[+]	5
PHIL0026-1	Antiquity Philosophical Texts Marc-Antoine Gavray - Suppl : Simon Fortier	Q1	30	-	-	5
HREL0022-1	Greek religion Vinciane Pirenne-Delforge	Q1	30	-	-	5
HREL0023-1	Roman religion Yann Berthelet, Bruno Rochette	Q1	30	-	-	5
LCLA0077-1	Latin authors 3 Sara Fascione	TA	45	-	-	5
LCLA0067-1	Greek authors 1 Koen Vanhaegendoren	Q2	45	-	-	5
LCLA2062-1	Introduction to Latin epigraphy Dominique Longrée	Q2	30	-	-	5
LCLA0069-1	History of Greek and Latin literatures Gabriel Nocchi Macedo, Bruno Rochette	Q2	60	-	-	5
LCLA0063-1	Introduction to Greek and Latin papyrology Gabriel Nocchi Macedo	Q1	30	-	-	5
LCLA0062-1	(pas organisé en 2026-2027) Documentary papyrology	Q2	30	-	-	5
HULG0565-1	EHESS Seminar - Paris - Ancient Middle East Laurent Colonna d'Istria	TA	-	-	-	5
LLOR0053-1	History and religion of Pharaonic Egypt Simon Connor, Dimitri Laboury	Q2	30	-	-	5

Module : Mediaeval and modern history and thought

Code

Details

Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

Credits

Scientific coordinators : Florence CLOSE - Annick DELFOSSE

Choose one of the following courses :
Code	Details	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
DOCU0008-1	Codicology Cécile Oger	Q2	30	-	-	5
PHIL0011-1	History of the philosophy of the middle ages Olivier Dubouclez	Q2	45	-	-	5
PHIL0013-1	History of the philosophy of modern times Olivier Dubouclez	Q1	45	-	-	5
PHIL0029-1	Philosophical texts of the middle ages Olivier Dubouclez, Corentin Tresnie	Q2	30	-	-	5
PHIL0028-1	Modern philosophical texts Olivier Dubouclez	Q1	30	-	-	5
HIST0160-2	In-depth approach on Latin historical texts of the Middle Ages Florence Close	Q1	30	-	-	5
LCLA0009-1	Commentary on Renaissance Latin Authors Dominique Longrée	Q2	30	-	-	5
LROM0014-1	History of French literature of the Middle Ages (In-depth approach) Nadine Henrard	Q1	30	-	-	5
LROM0009-1	In-depth study of Francophone authors (from the beginnings to 1350) Sophie Lecomte	Q2	30	15	-	5
LROM0006-2	Commentary on French Authors from 1350 to 1600 Nadine Henrard	Q1	30	15	-	5
LROM0129-1	Questions of Italian literature during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance (italian language) Hélène Miesse	Q2	30	-	-	5
HAAR0164-1	Archaeology of buildings from late antiquity to the industrial revolution - [30h Seminar] Line Van Wersch	Q1	-	-	[+]	5
HAAR0113-1	Architecture and monumental sculpture of XIVe - XVIe century: Gothic Belgium - [8d Field trips, travels and pract] (Odd years, not organized in 2026-2027) Benoît Van den Bossche	Q1	30	-	[+]	5
HAAR0111-2	Seminar on art history and archaeology of the Middle Ages - [8d Field trips, travels and pract] Benoît Van den Bossche	Q1	30	-	[+]	5
HAAR0112-1	Painting from XIV to XVI century Dominique Allart, Laure Fagnart	Q2	30	-	-	5
HAAR0020-1	History of Mosan Art - [8d Field trips, travels and pract] (Even years, organized in 2026-2027) Benoît Van den Bossche	Q2	30	-	[+]	5
HAAR0110-1	Seminar on art history of modern Times : Renaissance Dominique Allart	Q2	30	-	-	5
MUSI0022-2	History of music (the modal era) - [3d Field trips, travels and pract] Philippe Vendrix	Q1	30	-	[+]	5
MUSI0023-2	History of music (the tonal age) - [3d Field trips, travels and pract] Christophe Pirenne	Q2	30	-	[+]	5

Module: History of regional, national and international spaces (contemporary period)

Code

Details

Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

Credits

Scientific coordinators: Eric GEERKENS - Catherine LANNEAU - Philippe RAXHON

Choose one of the following courses :
Code	Details	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
SPOL1203-2	Introduction to International Relations Sébastian Santander	Q2	60	-	-	5
HIST0138-1	Regionalism and identities in Wallonia Catherine Lanneau	Q1	30	-	-	5
HIST0161-2	French contemporary history	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0167-1	German History	Q1	30	-	-	5
SPOL2322-1	Democracy in America (english language) Jérôme Jamin	Q1	30	-	-	5
HAAR0126-1	In-depth questions of art history from 1960 to the present day - [30h Seminar, 8h Field trips, travels and pract] (Odd years, not organized in 2026-2027) Julie Bawin	Q2	-	-	[+]	5
HIST0091-1	History and historiography of national spaces: contemporary Germany and France Christoph Brüll, Catherine Lanneau	TA	45	-	-	5
HAAR0133-1	Contemporary public art history - [8d Field trips, travels and pract] Julie Bawin	Q2	30	-	[+]	5

Block 2

Choice of programme based on the student's background

Poursuivre le choix de programme :

Code

Details

Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

Credits

Programme for students enrolled from 2024-2025

Code

Details

Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

Credits

Notice : Students enrolled in the Master's programme before the 2024-2025 academic year are subject to the previous version of the programme.

Core curriculum compulsory courses

PTFE0009-1

Thesis, including oral communication of research results

Catherine Lanneau

Common core courses

Notice : Students are required to choose their "historical criticism module" in line with their Master's thesis.

Choose a seminar other than the one in the module from:
Code	Details	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
HIST0007-3	Historical criticism seminar (Greek and Roman Antiquity) - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] Yann Berthelet	TA	15	30	[+]	10
HIST0009-3	Historical criticism seminar (Middle Ages) - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] Florence Close	TA	15	30	[+]	10
HIST0010-3	Historical criticism seminar (Modern times) - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] Julien Regibeau	TA	15	30	[+]	10
HIST0008-4	Historical criticism seminar (Contemporary period) - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] Philippe Raxhon	TA	15	30	[+]	10

Choose one of the following courses :
Code	Details	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
Group 1: Institutional courses
Notice : Students will choose their `Institutions¿ courses in line with their Historical criticism seminar and their `Final thesis¿.
HIST0045-1	Institutions of Ancient Greece and Rome - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] (Even years, organized in 2026-2027) Yann Berthelet	Q1	30	-	[+]	5
HIST0047-1	Institutions of the Middle Ages - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] (Odd years, not organized in 2026-2027) Florence Close	Q2	30	-	[+]	5
HIST0048-1	Institutions of the early modern era - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] (Even years, organized in 2026-2027) Annick Delfosse - Suppl : Jérémie Ferrer-Bartomeu	Q2	30	-	[+]	5
HIST0046-1	Institutions of the Modern Era - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] (Odd years, not organized in 2026-2027) Philippe Raxhon	Q1	30	-	[+]	5
Group 2: Free optional subjects
HIST0141-1	International Relations in Antiquity Anthony Dignef	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0143-1	International relations in modern times (16th- 18th centuries) Julien Regibeau	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0078-1	History of International relations of Belgium Vincent Genin	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0034-1	History of Burgundian States Alain Marchandisse	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0042-1	History of the Principality of Liege Christophe Masson	Q1	30	-	-	5
HREL0004-1	Introduction to the history of Christianity Frédérick Vanhoorne	Q1	30	-	-	5
HREL0010-1	Introduction to Reformation history Frédérick Vanhoorne	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0030-1	History and religion of the Arab-Muslim world I Frédéric Bauden, Bogdan Smarandache	Q1	30	-	-	5
HIST0072-1	History and religion of the Arab-Muslim world II Frédéric Bauden, Bogdan Smarandache	Q1	30	-	-	5
HIST0080-1	History of information and the press in particular Catherine Lanneau	Q1	30	-	-	5
HIST0079-1	History of business Eric Geerkens	Q1	30	-	-	5
SPOL0961-1	Histoire politique de l'Europe Geoffrey Grandjean	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0056-1	History of books and libraries Pascal Durand, Veronica Granata, Philippe Raxhon	Q2	30	-	-	5

Transitional programme for students enrolled in the Master's programme in 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024.

Code

Details

Organization

Theory

Practical

Others

Credits

Core curriculum compulsory courses

PTFE0009-1

Thesis, including oral communication of research results

Catherine Lanneau

Common core courses

Notice : Students are required to choose their ¿Historical Criticism Seminars¿ and their ¿Institutions¿ courses in line with their ¿final thesis¿. Please note: the Criticism Seminar linked to the period of the final dissertation will necessarily be chosen in block 1.

Choose one seminar from the following :
Code	Details	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
HIST0007-3	Historical criticism seminar (Greek and Roman Antiquity) - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] Yann Berthelet	TA	15	30	[+]	10
HIST0009-3	Historical criticism seminar (Middle Ages) - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] Florence Close	TA	15	30	[+]	10
HIST0010-3	Historical criticism seminar (Modern times) - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] Julien Regibeau	TA	15	30	[+]	10
HIST0008-4	Historical criticism seminar (Contemporary period) - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] Philippe Raxhon	TA	15	30	[+]	10

Choisir 1 cours d'Institution parmi :
Code	Details	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
HIST0045-1	Institutions of Ancient Greece and Rome - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] (Even years, organized in 2026-2027) Yann Berthelet	Q1	30	-	[+]	5
HIST0047-1	Institutions of the Middle Ages - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] (Odd years, not organized in 2026-2027) Florence Close	Q2	30	-	[+]	5
HIST0048-1	Institutions of the early modern era - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] (Even years, organized in 2026-2027) Annick Delfosse - Suppl : Jérémie Ferrer-Bartomeu	Q2	30	-	[+]	5
HIST0046-1	Institutions of the Modern Era - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] (Odd years, not organized in 2026-2027) Philippe Raxhon	Q1	30	-	[+]	5

Choose one of the following courses :
Code	Details	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
HIST0141-1	International Relations in Antiquity Anthony Dignef	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0143-1	International relations in modern times (16th- 18th centuries) Julien Regibeau	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0078-1	History of International relations of Belgium Vincent Genin	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0034-1	History of Burgundian States Alain Marchandisse	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0042-1	History of the Principality of Liege Christophe Masson	Q1	30	-	-	5
HREL0004-1	Introduction to the history of Christianity Frédérick Vanhoorne	Q1	30	-	-	5
HREL0010-1	Introduction to Reformation history Frédérick Vanhoorne	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0030-1	History and religion of the Arab-Muslim world I Frédéric Bauden, Bogdan Smarandache	Q1	30	-	-	5
HIST0072-1	History and religion of the Arab-Muslim world II Frédéric Bauden, Bogdan Smarandache	Q1	30	-	-	5
HIST0080-1	History of information and the press in particular Catherine Lanneau	Q1	30	-	-	5
HIST0079-1	History of business Eric Geerkens	Q1	30	-	-	5
SPOL0961-1	Histoire politique de l'Europe Geoffrey Grandjean	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0056-1	History of books and libraries Pascal Durand, Veronica Granata, Philippe Raxhon	Q2	30	-	-	5

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PSTG0053-1	Research focus internship - [200h internship] Catherine Lanneau	TA	-	-	[+]	10
HIST0088-1	Research seminar II - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] Renaud Adam, Yann Berthelet	TA	30	-	[+]	5

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HIST0088-1

Research seminar II - [5d Field trips, travels and pract]

Renaud Adam, Yann Berthelet

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Module : History and Societies of Mediterranean Antiquity

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Scientific coordinator : Yann BERTHELET

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Code	Details	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
HIST0172-1	Life and society of the ancient world Collégialité	Q2	30	-	-	5
HAAR0122-2	Greco-Roman archaeology - [30h Seminar, 5d Field trips, travels and pract] Thomas Morard	Q1	-	-	[+]	5
PHIL0026-1	Antiquity Philosophical Texts Marc-Antoine Gavray - Suppl : Simon Fortier	Q1	30	-	-	5
HREL0022-1	Greek religion Vinciane Pirenne-Delforge	Q1	30	-	-	5
HREL0023-1	Roman religion Yann Berthelet, Bruno Rochette	Q1	30	-	-	5
LCLA0077-1	Latin authors 3 Sara Fascione	TA	45	-	-	5
LCLA0067-1	Greek authors 1 Koen Vanhaegendoren	Q2	45	-	-	5
LCLA2062-1	Introduction to Latin epigraphy Dominique Longrée	Q2	30	-	-	5
LCLA0069-1	History of Greek and Latin literatures Gabriel Nocchi Macedo, Bruno Rochette	Q2	60	-	-	5
LCLA0063-1	Introduction to Greek and Latin papyrology Gabriel Nocchi Macedo	Q1	30	-	-	5
LCLA0062-1	(pas organisé en 2026-2027) Documentary papyrology	Q2	30	-	-	5
HULG0565-1	EHESS Seminar - Paris - Ancient Middle East Laurent Colonna d'Istria	TA	-	-	-	5
LLOR0053-1	History and religion of Pharaonic Egypt Simon Connor, Dimitri Laboury	Q2	30	-	-	5

Module : Mediaeval and modern history and thought

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Scientific coordinators : Florence CLOSE - Annick DELFOSSE

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DOCU0008-1	Codicology Cécile Oger	Q2	30	-	-	5
PHIL0011-1	History of the philosophy of the middle ages Olivier Dubouclez	Q2	45	-	-	5
PHIL0013-1	History of the philosophy of modern times Olivier Dubouclez	Q1	45	-	-	5
PHIL0029-1	Philosophical texts of the middle ages Olivier Dubouclez, Corentin Tresnie	Q2	30	-	-	5
PHIL0028-1	Modern philosophical texts Olivier Dubouclez	Q1	30	-	-	5
HIST0160-2	In-depth approach on Latin historical texts of the Middle Ages Florence Close	Q1	30	-	-	5
LCLA0009-1	Commentary on Renaissance Latin Authors Dominique Longrée	Q2	30	-	-	5
LROM0014-1	History of French literature of the Middle Ages (In-depth approach) Nadine Henrard	Q1	30	-	-	5
LROM0009-1	In-depth study of Francophone authors (from the beginnings to 1350) Sophie Lecomte	Q2	30	15	-	5
LROM0006-2	Commentary on French Authors from 1350 to 1600 Nadine Henrard	Q1	30	15	-	5
LROM0129-1	Questions of Italian literature during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance (italian language) Hélène Miesse	Q2	30	-	-	5
HAAR0164-1	Archaeology of buildings from late antiquity to the industrial revolution - [30h Seminar] Line Van Wersch	Q1	-	-	[+]	5
HAAR0113-1	Architecture and monumental sculpture of XIVe - XVIe century: Gothic Belgium - [8d Field trips, travels and pract] (Odd years, not organized in 2026-2027) Benoît Van den Bossche	Q1	30	-	[+]	5
HAAR0111-2	Seminar on art history and archaeology of the Middle Ages - [8d Field trips, travels and pract] Benoît Van den Bossche	Q1	30	-	[+]	5
HAAR0112-1	Painting from XIV to XVI century Dominique Allart, Laure Fagnart	Q2	30	-	-	5
HAAR0020-1	History of Mosan Art - [8d Field trips, travels and pract] (Even years, organized in 2026-2027) Benoît Van den Bossche	Q2	30	-	[+]	5
HAAR0110-1	Seminar on art history of modern Times : Renaissance Dominique Allart	Q2	30	-	-	5
MUSI0022-2	History of music (the modal era) - [3d Field trips, travels and pract] Philippe Vendrix	Q1	30	-	[+]	5
MUSI0023-2	History of music (the tonal age) - [3d Field trips, travels and pract] Christophe Pirenne	Q2	30	-	[+]	5

Module: History of regional, national and international spaces (contemporary period)

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Scientific coordinators: Eric GEERKENS - Catherine LANNEAU - Philippe RAXHON

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Code	Details	Organization	Theory	Practical	Others	Credits
SPOL1203-2	Introduction to International Relations Sébastian Santander	Q2	60	-	-	5
HIST0138-1	Regionalism and identities in Wallonia Catherine Lanneau	Q1	30	-	-	5
HIST0161-2	French contemporary history	Q2	30	-	-	5
HIST0167-1	German History	Q1	30	-	-	5
SPOL2322-1	Democracy in America (english language) Jérôme Jamin	Q1	30	-	-	5
HAAR0126-1	In-depth questions of art history from 1960 to the present day - [30h Seminar, 8h Field trips, travels and pract] (Odd years, not organized in 2026-2027) Julie Bawin	Q2	-	-	[+]	5
HIST0091-1	History and historiography of national spaces: contemporary Germany and France Christoph Brüll, Catherine Lanneau	TA	45	-	-	5
HAAR0133-1	Contemporary public art history - [8d Field trips, travels and pract] Julie Bawin	Q2	30	-	[+]	5

Bloc d'aménagement du programme de l'année

Bridging courses Master in history (120 credits)

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These bridging courses (up to 60 credits) consist of theoretical and practical courses from the Bachelor in History programme, selected from the programme below on the recommendation of the Chairs of the Bachelor's and Master's Boards of Examiners, in accordance with the applicant's study plan.

In the programme below, the proposed allocation of credits by block is valid only for students with a complete Block 0 programme.

For further information, please contact the Chair of the Master's Examination Board (via the programme secretary: corinne.bolsee@uliege.be).

Optional courses

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60 credits from:

Compulsory courses (20 credits)
HIST0082-1	Practical introduction to historical research, including an introduction to artificial intelligence and digital issues in history Florence Close, Eric Geerkens, Catherine Lanneau, Sophie Richelle	TA	20	40	-	10
HIST0055-1	Introduction to historical criticism Philippe Raxhon	Q2	30	-	-	5
LCLA0018-1	Introduction to Latin Sara Fascione	TA	30	15	-	5
Elective courses (10 credits)
LCLA0015-1	Ancient Graeco-Roman history (including 15 hours of Middle-East history) Yann Berthelet	Q2	60	-	-	5
HIST0040-1	History of the Middle Ages Florence Close	Q2	45	-	-	5
HIST0039-1	Modern history Annick Delfosse	Q1	45	-	-	5
HIST0031-1	Contemporary history Philippe Raxhon	Q1	45	-	-	5
HIST0075-2	Introduction to economic and social history Eric Geerkens	TA	45	-	-	5
HIST0029-1	History of Belgium Catherine Lanneau	TA	45	-	-	5
Elective courses (10 credits)
HIST0269-1	Specialized heuristics and introduciton to bibliography: Greek and Roman history Yann Berthelet	Q2	15	15	-	5
HIST0270-1	Specialized heuristics and introduciton to bibliography: the Middle Ages Florence Close	Q1	15	15	-	5
HIST0271-1	Specialized heuristics and introduciton to bibliography: the Modern Times Annick Delfosse	Q2	15	15	-	5
HIST0272-1	Specialized heuristics and introduciton to bibliography: contemporary period Catherine Lanneau	Q1	15	15	-	5
Elective courses (10 credits)
HIST0273-1	Exercises in historical issues: Ancient Greece and Rome - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] Yann Berthelet	TA	15	30	[+]	10
HIST0274-1	Exercises in historical issues: the Middle Ages - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] Florence Close	TA	15	30	[+]	10
HIST0275-1	Exercises in historical issues: modern times - [5d Excursion et stage] Annick Delfosse - Suppl : Julien Regibeau	TA	15	30	[+]	10
HIST0276-1	Exercises in historical issues: contemporary period - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] Catherine Lanneau	TA	15	30	[+]	10
Elective courses (5 credits)
HIST0005-3	Medieval and modern paleography	TA				5
	Theory Julien Maquet		30	-	-
	Practice Julien Maquet		-	15	-
HIST0178-1	Theory and practice of historical sources: introduction to oral investigations, textometry, discourse analysis of the press, and audiovisual sources - [5d Field trips, travels and pract] Geoffrey Geuens, Jeremy Hamers, Catherine Lanneau, Dominique Longrée	Q1	30	15	[+]	5
LCLA0065-3	Greek language I, Core curriculum Gabriel Nocchi Macedo	TA	30	30	-	5
Elective courses (5 credits)
LANG4009-1	Dutch levels 1-2 (dutch language) Liliane Gehlen	TA	60	-	-	5
LANG4011-1	German levels 1-2 (german language) Françoise Carl	TA	60	-	-	5

History, research focus

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Transitional programme for students enrolled in the Master's programme in 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024.

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Module : Mediaeval and modern history and thought

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Module: History of regional, national and international spaces (contemporary period)

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Focus for students enrolled in the Master's programme in 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024.

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Module : History and Societies of Mediterranean Antiquity

Scientific coordinator : Yann BERTHELET

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Module : Mediaeval and modern history and thought

Scientific coordinators : Florence CLOSE - Annick DELFOSSE

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Module: History of regional, national and international spaces (contemporary period)

Scientific coordinators: Eric GEERKENS - Catherine LANNEAU - Philippe RAXHON

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Transitional programme for students enrolled in the Master's programme in 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024.

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Module : History and Societies of Mediterranean Antiquity

Scientific coordinator : Yann BERTHELET

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Module : Mediaeval and modern history and thought

Scientific coordinators : Florence CLOSE - Annick DELFOSSE

Choose two courses out of the following :

Module: History of regional, national and international spaces (contemporary period)

Scientific coordinators: Eric GEERKENS - Catherine LANNEAU - Philippe RAXHON

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Bloc d'aménagement du programme de l'année

Bridging courses Master in history (120 credits)

In the programme below, the proposed allocation of credits by block is valid only for students with a complete Block 0 programme.

Optional courses

Choose courses totalling 60 ECTS amongst :

Compulsory courses (20 credits)

Elective courses (10 credits)

Elective courses (10 credits)