Bachelor in Licence - Philosophie

Philosophy — Licence Philosophie — is a three-year bachelor-level degree taught in French at the Université de Tours (37) in Tours, France, starting in September. Yearly tuition stands at 178 EUR. Philosophy as an academic discipline trains students to think rigorously about fundamental questions concerning knowledge, reality, morality, language, and the human condition. Courses typically span the history of philosophy from ancient Greek thinkers through to contemporary analytic and continental traditions, giving students a broad familiarity with the main problems and arguments that have shaped the discipline. Core areas of study include epistemology, metaphysics, logic, ethics, political philosophy, and the philosophy of science. Students develop close reading skills by engaging directly with canonical texts and learn to construct and assess arguments in written essays and oral presentations. French philosophical traditions, including rationalism and phenomenology, feature prominently alongside Anglo-American analytic approaches. All teaching is conducted in French. Strong written and analytical communication skills developed through the programme are valued in a wide range of sectors. Graduates pursue careers in education, publishing, journalism, law, public administration, and the civil service. A significant number continue to master-level study in philosophy, ethics, or related humanities disciplines. The three-year Licence establishes the conceptual and textual foundation for any of these paths.