Overview
The Modern litterature program offers high-level training to pursue a PhD.
Advanced general courses
This course associates three options:
- French literature
- French language
- Comparative literature and literature from French-speaking countries
This training makes it possible for students to choose opportunities in long-term research, with an excellent understanding of what this entails, while improving their chances at competitive entrance examinations.
Progressive specialization
The students can specialize in one of the three options through:
- writing two research theses (shorter in M1, then more advanced in M2),
- a choice of seminars corresponding to the option chosen,
- being part of one of the partner research teams (IHRIM, HiSoMa, CIHAM, ICAR, CERCC).
Structure
This application procedure concerns NON-EUROPEANS students.
General information
Please note:
- Applications on record are subject to the decision of the ENS de Lyon admissions commission.
- International students (European and non-European) can apply through the Excellence Scholarship of the ENS de Lyon and its partners.
- In each program description, the language profiency requirements (English and/or French) are mentioned.
- Before starting your application, please read the whole procedure and consult the courses. See Master programs
Conditions
To apply for the first year of a Master's program (M1), applicants should justify holding a L3 degree (Bachelor - 180 ECTS) or, for applicants who have studied abroad, an equivalent level.
To apply for the second year of a Master's program (M2), applicants should justify holding a M1 degree (240 ECTS) or, for applicants who have studied abroad, an equivalent level.