1. About the Master's Program in Archival StudiesThe Master's program in Archival Studies at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of document management, preservation, and promotion of archival values in the context of digital transformation. Students will gain access to scientific research methods, information technology applications, and modern management skills, meeting the domestic and international demand for high-quality human resources in archival studies.
2. Special Feature: International Exchange Opportunities at Aix-Marseille UniversitéThanks to the bilateral cooperation agreement between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and Aix-Marseille Université (France) within the framework of the Erasmus+ Program, Master's students in Archival Studies have the opportunity to:
- Study and conduct research for 4 months at Aix-Marseille Université, one of the largest and most prestigious universities in Europe for social sciences and humanities.
- Credits are recognized according to ECTS standards, ensuring academic value and international transferability.
- Received an Erasmus+ scholarship, which covers living and travel expenses during the exchange period.
- Participate in multinational classes to broaden your perspective and professional experience.
- In particular, students have the opportunity to learn about archival expertise and survey dozens of kilometers of documents about Vietnam during the French colonial period at the French National Overseas Archives Center (ANOM) in Aix en Provence.
3. Eligibility requirements for the exchange programTo be eligible for scholarships and exchange programs at Aix-Marseille Université, applicants need to:
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Archival Studies at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
- Achieve a minimum English proficiency level of B2 (according to the European Framework of Reference – CEFR).
- The application meets the criteria of both schools.
4. Benefits of participating in an exchange program- Access new trends in archival studies through European-standard training and research programs, updating knowledge on digitization, preservation, and promotion of document value.
- Experience a modern, multicultural, and international learning environment, broadening perspectives and applying advanced archiving methods to the Vietnamese context.
- Connecting a network of experts, lecturers, and researchers both domestically and internationally to promote cooperation, share experiences, and develop transnational archival projects.
- To enhance foreign language proficiency, research skills, and global thinking, serving the effective management, preservation, and utilization of archival materials in the context of integration.
- Increase career competitiveness in the fields of archiving, information administration, and data management-related industries, both in the public and private sectors.
Ms. Ta Thi Nhat Le, Lecturer at the Academy of Public Administration and Management, and a postgraduate student of the QH-2020-X cohort in the Department of Archival Studies and Office Management, shared her experience with the exchange program at Aix-Marseille Université.
Postgraduate student Nguyen Anh Tai - cohort QH-2023-X, Faculty of Archival Studies and Office Management, shares his experience with the exchange program at Aix-Marseille Université.
4. Admission InformationEligibility: Graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Archival Studies or related fields who wish to pursue in-depth research and work in the field of archives.
Training duration: 2 years.
Selection method: Application review and interview
Second round of postgraduate admissions for Archival Studies in 2025 at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi.
