Bachelor in Licence - Sciences sanitaires et sociales

The Licence in Sciences sanitaires et sociales (health and social sciences) at ESSLIL, the École des Sciences de la Société, in Lille, France, covers the study of health systems, social welfare structures, and the broader social factors that shape wellbeing and access to care. Programs in this field typically combine sociology, public health, social policy, and elements of psychology and law, giving students a grounding in how healthcare and social services are organized and delivered. Coursework generally addresses topics such as social inequality, the functioning of health and social institutions, methods for social research, and the ethical and administrative dimensions of working within health and social-care settings. This type of degree is often oriented toward students who want to work in or study further within the social and health sectors, including roles in social work, public health administration, community health programs, and nonprofit or public-sector organizations focused on social welfare. The program is a three-year bachelor's degree, with studies beginning in September. Instruction is delivered in French, so students need a good command of the language to follow lectures, seminars, and written coursework. The program is based in Lille, in northern France, and is offered by ESSLIL, a school focused on the sciences of society, giving students a setting centered specifically on health and social-science disciplines rather than a broader multidisciplinary university.