Program Overview
The Cryptology at Universit\xc3\xa9 Grenoble Alpes (UGA) is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Cryptology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 206 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
- Location: Grenoble, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cryptology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Complementary courses in Mathematics or Computer Science. Since the students may come from different domains, they make it possible to homogenize knowledge.
- Common courses until December.
- Specialization courses. The students are expected to choose 3 of the 4-course units offered. The choice of an external course unit is possible, but it has to be validated by the person in charge of the degree.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You must not hold advanced secondary school qualifications and you must have interrupted your initial studies at least 2 years ago.
The candidate must also meet one of the two following conditions:
- The candidate is at least 20 years old on 1st October of the year the diploma is awarded. They must also be able to provide proof of 2 years of salaried professional activity (full or part time) or activity during which they paid 2 years of Social Security contributions (the following are considered, in accordance with the law, professional activities that result in paying Social Security contributions: national service, any period of time spent on the upbringing of a child, registration with the Job Centre (P\xc3\xb4le Emploi), vocational training intended for young people looking for work or qualifications and the practice of high-level sports activity) ;
- The candidate is 24 years old or more on 1st October of the year the diploma is awarded.
- Disabled candidates may request, from the Director of Education, exemption from all or part of the conditions required for registration.
- The time between first registering for the diploma and obtaining it cannot exceed 4 years. To calculate this duration, registration with different universities is included. Exceptionally, an additional year may be granted by the Vice-Chancellor of the University.
- Candidates may only register at one institution per year.
- Registration corresponds to two examination periods.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 206 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 206 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universit\xc3\xa9 Grenoble Alpes (UGA) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)
Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)
Grenoble, France
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months