Possible trainings at the end of the programme

At the end of the Master [120] in History, graduates have several options:

  1. pursue another specialization within the same master's program
  2. enroll in another master's program (60, 120, or specialization)
  3. enter postgraduate studies
  4. undertake a professional internship and/or prepare for their socio-professional integration.

1. Other specializations within the same 120-credit master's program
Upon completion of the Master [120] in History, each specialization within this master's program can be obtained in a new program requiring only 30 credits.


2. Other master's programs (60, 120 or specialization)
Other 60 or 120 master's programs at the Faculty may also be accessible through additional training and in accordance with the conditions of access to these programs detailed in the course catalog: https://uclouvain.be/fr/facultes/fial/infomaster.html

Other UCLouvain master's programs are widely accessible to UCLouvain graduates, either directly or through additional training. For example:

The Master [120] in History program provides access to the following specialized master's programs (either directly or subject to specific conditions):


3. Doctorate (third cycle)
This 120-credit master's program provides access to the Doctorate in History, Art History, and Archaeology.

For more information on doctoral programs:
•    at FIAL: https://uclouvain.be/fr/facultes/fial/doctorats.html
•    at UCLouvain: https://uclouvain.be/fr/chercher/valodoc


4. Internships and socio-professional integration
During their master's program or after graduation, students have the opportunity to prepare for their socio-professional integration with the relevant departments of the Faculty and UCLouvain. They can also complete their training with a professional internship in Belgium or abroad. In some cases, the necessary steps must be taken during the master's program.

  • For more information on internships after graduation: https://uclouvain.be/fr/facultes/fial/stage-apres-diplomation.html
  • For more information on the Faculty's Employment Service: https://uclouvain.be/fr/facultes/fial/service-emploi.html
  • For more information on interviews and workshops offered to (future) graduates by the Information and Guidance Center (CIO): https://uclouvain.be/fr/etudier/cio/futur-diplome-diplome.html