International Master in Advanced Clay Science (IMACS)
Université de PoitiersProgram Overview
The International Master in Advanced Clay Science (IMACS) at Université de Poitiers is a MSc 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 International Master in Advanced Clay Science (IMACS) 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Poitiers, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Master in Advanced Clay Science (IMACS) 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
- [\'The first period starts In September. The first part of the training course focuses on the fundamentals of Clays including identification and analytical methods, physico-chemical properties (period P1 : from September to January).\', \'The first specialization "Environment, soils and geological systems" (involving UP, UA, UFRGS teaching staffs) (period P2) is delivered from January to April.\', \'The first year training is provided in Poitiers where lectures are delivered by internationally recognized experts.\', \'Language training in English is also delivered during this period.\', \'A mobility is planned from April to July for the first year practical projects (period P3). This period can be spent in one of the institutions of the consortium and associated laboratories.\', \'The 2nd year includes a part of teaching (from September to end of January) (periods P4 and P5) and the master thesis (period P6).\', \'The first semester addresses 2 specializations: "Geomaterials and civil engineering" and 2) Advanced clay \ nanomaterials, and Healing minerals (period P4). Students can spent this period in TUC or UP.\', \'Period P5 can be delivered in UP, UA or UFRGS according to the student mobility.\', \'The master thesis (Period P6) can be spent in one of the institution of the consortium and associated laboratories.\', \'The programme ends by the defense of the Master Thesis in the hosting institution.\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Degree equivalent to BSc
- A certified (translated in English) copy of the required degree for application in a Masters Course (at least a Bachelor Degree or a nationally recognized degree equivalent to 180 ECTS).
- If requested, the applicant must prove the international recognition of the mentioned Degree as equivalent to a Bachelor and provide such official recognition translated in English. An academic equivalency could be attributed based on the professional experience of the applicant (validation of acquired experience). In consequence, the programme is not only open to B.Sc. students.
- Note: The application can be sent even if the B.Sc. is not fully completed at the deadline. This situation shall be explained precisely in the additional explanation letter. The IMACS selection board will decide if the application will be processed or not.
Language proficiency
- Excepted for native speaker, a certified fluent level in English is needed as proof of the sufficient knowledge of the English language. Additional proficiency in French, Greek or Portuguese could also be sent.
Transcript of records
- Transcript of records presenting the complete list of courses validated during the Bachelor with the grade obtained in an explained scale (preferentially the ECTS grading scale or the international norm defined by the NCEFEC on a scale from A+ to E).
- This document must be an official document emanating from the concerned institution with the name and the signature of person in charge of the formation and must be in English or a copy of a certified translation in English must be provided.
Recommendations
- Two letters of reference emanating from two different teachers, researchers and/or professionals, who have directly known the applicant during a teaching or work period, explaining the applicant\'s suitability with respect to the programme applied for.
- The evaluation form completed by the person in charge of the last training (Bachelor or Master courses).
Letter of motivation
- Typewritten or word-processed, in English, in which the applicant explains why he/she is applying, how he/she thinks that this application can help him/her and favor his/her personal project, what are his/her professional objectives.
- This letter must also present the candidate\'s arguments explaining his/her preference for the training mobility.
CV Europass
- A curriculum vitae (in English) giving additional information useful for the evaluation and perception of the applicant\'s interest and suitability to the IMACS programme (the applicant\'s experience, project, training or studies abroad ; work experience, actual and past professional activities, miscellaneous & language skills).
- The creation of the CV Europass is performed on the EU website.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universit\xc3\xa9 de Poitiers 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 de Poitiers
Université de Poitiers
Poitiers, France
Fondée en 1431, l'Université de Poitiers regroupe toutes les disciplines dans ses 14 facultés, instituts et écoles.
University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
