Licence Génie Civil - Génie Civil Architectural et Urbain (GCAU) at INSA Hauts-de-France

This licence offers multidisciplinary training in construction and civil engineering, with a solid scientific culture (mathematics, mechanics, thermal science, acoustics) and professional methods: drawing, construction technologies, estimation, and preparation and follow-up of sites. A dissertation and a company placement (site, design office, technical control, architecture practice) complete the course. Two orientations are offered: an academic option for further study, and a professionalising option with possible work-study in year 3.

Faculty: INSA Hauts-de-France - Licence (co-awarded with Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France)  |  Department: Génie Civil  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time; apprenticeship, continuing education and professionalisation contract available; French  |  Location: Valenciennes, Hauts-de-France, France

What you will study

Building energetics, construction technology, soil and structural mechanics, analysis and detailed design of plans, construction economics, architecture and project management, site logistics and management, construction project management, site surveying (topography), acoustics, urban planning, CAD and drawing, spreadsheets and databases, algorithmics (C, Visual Basic), and construction law and contracts. Eight weeks of placement are included.

Career pathways

Graduates may continue to a master in the same specialty, or join project management, project ownership or works management. Roles include building draughtsperson, construction economist, quantity surveyor, property developer, project coordination assistant, works supervisor, site manager and team leader.

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