Licence Cycle Pluridisciplinaire d'Études Supérieures (CPES) - Sciences at INSA Hauts-de-France

This selective, multidisciplinary licence is a collaboration between INSA Hauts-de-France, Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France and the lycée Wallon, combining preparatory-class intensity and supervision with the autonomy of a university. It has a modular curriculum with a common interdisciplinary core and individual specialisations, personal support and an introduction to scientific research. It leads to a licence-level degree awarded by INSA Hauts-de-France.

Faculty: INSA Hauts-de-France - Licence (co-awarded with Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France)  |  Department: Cycle Pluridisciplinaire d'Études Supérieures (CPES)  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time (initial training); French  |  Location: Valenciennes, Hauts-de-France, France

What you will study

Mathematics, physics-chemistry, computing, English, polytechnic modules (crossing sciences and humanities), opening modules (languages, citizenship, culture, sport), disciplinary reinforcement, epistemology of sciences, automatic control, electronics, energetics, mechanical engineering, geographic information systems, introduction to research (supervised projects), a placement in a laboratory or company and an optional semester abroad. In year 1, 80% of teaching is by the lycée and 20% by the university; in year 2, 50% each; in year 3, 100% by the university across various licence mentions.

Career pathways

Graduates may continue in selective university masters or schools, engineering schools recruiting at licence level, research masters, masters and engineering cycles by apprenticeship, or abroad under exchange or double-degree agreements.

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