Bachelor in Licence - Humanités - Parcours Lettres

This Licence in Humanités (Humanities), following a Parcours Lettres (Literature track), is offered by the Institut Saint-Pie X in Paris, France, as a three-year bachelor's degree taught in French, with an intended start in September. A humanities licence with a literature orientation centers on the study of literary texts, language, and the broader intellectual and cultural traditions that inform them, often situating literary study alongside philosophy, history, and classical languages. Typical coursework includes French literature from different periods, literary theory and analysis, the history of ideas, and often classical languages such as Latin or Greek, alongside philosophy and general humanities training that emphasizes close reading, textual interpretation, and structured written argument. Students develop skills in literary analysis, essay and dissertation writing, and oral commentary, working through canonical and contemporary texts to understand how literature reflects and shapes intellectual and cultural history. Coursework in this kind of program often integrates classical humanist training with contemporary approaches to literary and cultural analysis. Graduates of a humanities and literature licence commonly continue toward further study in literature, teaching preparation for French and literature instruction, publishing, journalism, or communications, and the strong written and analytical skills developed through the program are valued across many fields, including editing, cultural administration, and public communication. Some graduates also pursue further study in philosophy, history, or related humanities disciplines given the interdisciplinary grounding of a humanities licence. The literature-focused pathway in particular prepares students for careers and further study centered on close textual work and cultural analysis. As the program is taught in French, applicants need solid French language proficiency to engage with literary texts, coursework, and written exercises throughout the three years, and selective entrance examinations are required to apply to this program in Paris.