Master Humanites Numeriques

The Master Humanites Numeriques at Université Rennes 2, located in Rennes Cédex, France, is a two-year graduate program delivered in French. Digital humanities is an interdisciplinary field that applies computational tools and methods to research questions in the humanities and social sciences, combining traditional skills in textual analysis, history, or literature with data processing, digital archiving, and web-based publishing. Students in this area typically encounter subjects such as text encoding and markup, digital corpus building, data visualization, database design, and the use of software for analyzing large collections of texts, images, or historical records. Coursework often also covers the theoretical debates around digitization, cultural heritage preservation, and the impact of digital technologies on how knowledge is produced and shared. Because the discipline bridges technical and interpretive work, students build competence in project management for digital projects alongside more conventional humanities research methods such as source criticism and academic writing. Graduates commonly move into roles connected to digital archives, museums, libraries, and cultural heritage institutions, as well as positions in publishing, web content management, digital project coordination, and research support for universities and cultural organizations. Some pursue further research or doctoral study in digital humanities or a related discipline. All instruction is conducted in French, so applicants need strong French-language skills. The program is expected to begin in September, with a yearly tuition of 250 EUR. Rennes, home to a large student population, provides a setting where digital and cultural institutions are active partners in this kind of interdisciplinary training.