Licence Langues Etrangères Appliquées at Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale

Programme overview

LEA trains linguists for business in international contexts through in-depth study of two modern languages and learning of a third, with professionally oriented teaching in economics, law and analysis tools. Stays abroad and a placement reinforce autonomy and employability, and the degree prepares for master's study. The LCeR approach is introduced from the 2026 intake. Taught at Boulogne-sur-Mer (Centre Universitaire St Louis) and Dunkerque (Centre Universitaire La Citadelle).

Duration: 3 years (6 semesters) | Study mode: full-time (French) | Location: Dunkerque, Hauts-de-France, France

What you will study

Linguistic communication skills in English and in a second language, translation (e.g. English and Spanish), economic and legal issues and analysis tools, linguistic and cultural opening, and a personal, professional and citizen project. Two language stays of at least 3 weeks (one in each language country) in years 1 and 2, and a compulsory 1 to 2 month placement in year 3.

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Entry requirements

Open to baccalauréat holders motivated by languages and business. Year 1 admission is through Parcoursup (French baccalauréat holders) or the Demande d'Admission Préalable (international baccalauréat holders); entry to year 2 or 3 is by validation of studies on ULCO-CANDIDAT; applicants from Campus France (CEF) countries apply through Campus France.

International applicants: EUR 2,902 a year (2026-2027). Differentiated tuition for non-EU/EEA/Swiss international students in national degrees (first cycle 2,902 EUR; second cycle 3,950 EUR); not applied to work-study (alternance) students; CVEC and administrative charges not included. Source

Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)

Apply through the official page: https://www.univ-littoral.fr/formation/admission-inscription/candidatures-admissions/

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