Bachelor in Licence - Philosophie

The Licence - Philosophie at Université Paris 8, in Saint-Denis, France, introduces students to the history and central questions of philosophy. Philosophy programs typically cover major periods and traditions, from ancient and medieval philosophy through modern and contemporary thought, alongside core areas such as logic, ethics, political philosophy, and epistemology. Students read and analyze primary philosophical texts closely, learning to reconstruct arguments, identify assumptions, and evaluate reasoning across a range of philosophical positions and debates. Coursework generally emphasizes close textual analysis and structured argumentative writing, since much of philosophical training centers on interpreting difficult texts and constructing clear, well-supported arguments in response. Students also encounter philosophy of science, philosophy of language, and aesthetics, depending on the options available, building a broad familiarity with how philosophical questions intersect with other fields of inquiry. Graduates of philosophy programs often continue into a master's degree in philosophy or a related field, and career paths include teaching, following further qualification, academic research, publishing and editorial work, and roles in public administration, journalism, or consulting that value rigorous analytical and argumentative skills. The discipline's emphasis on clear reasoning and written communication is also transferable to law, policy, and other fields that require careful analysis of complex material. This Licence runs for three years, beginning in September, with instruction in French. The yearly tuition is 178 EUR. Students in Saint-Denis pursuing philosophy should expect a reading- and writing-intensive course of study, with an emphasis on textual analysis and argumentation developed progressively across the three years.