1. About the Master of Archival Studies programThe Master of Archival Studies program at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of document management, preservation and promotion of the value of archival documents in the context of digital transformation. Learners are exposed to scientific research methods, application of information technology and modern management skills, meeting the domestic and international demand for high-quality human resources in archiving.
2. Special feature: International exchange opportunities at Aix-Marseille UniversitéThanks to the bilateral cooperation agreement between USSH and Aix-Marseille Université (France) within the framework of the Erasmus+ Program, Master of Archival Studies students have the opportunity to:
- Study and 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 learning value and international connectivity.
- Receive an Erasmus+ scholarship, which covers living and travel costs 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 as well as survey dozens of kilometers of documents about Vietnam during the French colonial period at the French National Archives Overseas Center (ANOM) in Aix en Provence.
3. Conditions for participating in the exchange programTo be eligible for scholarships and exchanges at Aix-Marseille Université, students need:
- Currently studying for a Master's degree in Archival Studies at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
- Achieve minimum English level B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference – CEFR).
- Have application documents that meet the criteria of two schools.
4. Benefits of participating in the exchange program- Approach new trends in the field of Archival Studies through European standard training and research programs, update knowledge on digitization, preservation and promotion of document values.
- Experience an international, modern and multicultural learning environment, helping to broaden perspectives and apply advanced archival methods to Vietnamese practices.
- Connecting a network of experts, lecturers and researchers at home and abroad to promote cooperation, share experiences and develop international archive projects.
- Improve foreign language proficiency, research skills and global thinking to serve the management, preservation and effective exploitation of archival documents in the context of integration.
- Increase career competitiveness in the fields of storage, information management and data management related industries, both in the public and private sectors.
MSc. Ta Thi Nhat Le - Lecturer of Academy of Public Administration and Management, Master's student of course QH-2020-X, Faculty of Archival Science and Office Management shares about the exchange program at Aix-Marseille University
Master's student Nguyen Anh Tai - course QH-2023-X, Faculty of Archival Science and Office Management shares about the exchange program at Aix-Marseille University
4. Admission informationAdmission target: Bachelor's degree in Archival Science or related fields, wishing to conduct in-depth research and work in the field of archives.
Training period: 02 years.
Admission form: Application review and interview
Second round of postgraduate enrollment plan for Archival Studies in 2025 of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU
