Master Territoires, Espaces, Societes

The tuition fee is 250 EUR per year.

Master Territoires, Espaces, Societes at the École des hautes études en sciences sociales in Aubervilliers, France is a two-year graduate program in the study of territory, space, and society. This field, closely related to human geography and spatial planning, examines how societies organize, use, and give meaning to physical and social space, from cities and regions to rural areas and border zones. Students typically study urban and regional geography, spatial planning and policy, the sociology of territory, methods for spatial and territorial analysis, and case studies of how political, economic, and social forces shape places over time. Coursework often draws on fieldwork and mapping methods alongside theoretical readings from geography, sociology, and anthropology, since understanding territory requires combining empirical observation with conceptual frameworks about power, identity, and space. Graduates of programs in this area pursue careers in urban and regional planning agencies, local and national government bodies dealing with territorial policy, research institutes, non-governmental organizations working on development or land-use issues, and consultancies specializing in territorial diagnosis and planning. Others continue toward doctoral research in geography or a related social science discipline. The interdisciplinary character of the field means graduates are equipped to analyze problems that combine spatial, social, economic, and political dimensions, which is valuable in public administration and applied research settings alike. The program runs for two years, leading to a master's degree, with an intake each September. Instruction takes place in French, so applicants need solid French language skills for seminars, readings, and written coursework. Yearly tuition is 250 EUR. Students applying to this program in Aubervilliers should have a background in geography, sociology, planning, or a related social science.