Bachelor in Licence - Arts du spectacle

The Licence - Arts du spectacle at Université Marie et Louis Pasteur in Besançon, France, is a three-year bachelor's programme taught in French that covers the theory, history, and practice of the performing arts. The field encompasses theatre, cinema, dance, and live performance more broadly, examining how spectacle is created, staged, and received by audiences across different cultural contexts and historical periods. Students study dramatic literature and dramaturgy, the history of stage and screen, performance analysis, and the economics and organisation of the cultural sector. Practical workshops often complement the theoretical curriculum, helping students develop skills in directing, stage management, script analysis, and cultural project management. Yearly tuition stands at 178 EUR, consistent with French public university fees for domestic and EU students. The programme starts in September and lasts three years. Graduates pursue careers in theatre production companies, film organisations, cultural institutions, arts journalism, and education. Some go on to postgraduate study in stage direction, film studies, or cultural management. Besançon has an active cultural scene that can offer students informal connections to regional performing arts organisations and festivals during their studies. The city's strong tradition in watchmaking and craft also feeds a broader creative economy that intersects with the performing arts. Because instruction is in French, a strong command of the language is required from the outset. Students who complete the degree have a solid foundation for master's-level specialisation in many related disciplines.