• Teaching French and ancient languages ​​(language, French and comparative literature, history of literature)
• Analysis of literary and non-literary corpora from various periods, written or oral, using diverse approaches (linguistic, philological, literary, comparative)
• Analysis of artistic productions (theatre, cinema, visual arts) in relation to literature and literary movements
• Information gathering from various sources and interpretation
• Creation of summary documents

Educational goals :  

The Bachelor of Arts degree develops students' critical thinking skills, their ability to analyze, synthesize, and argue effectively. It allows students to acquire a broad general knowledge of literature and the arts and to strengthen their language skills, including French and its Latin and medieval sources, as well as modern languages. At the same time, the program maintains a high standard in classical studies to prepare students for teaching certification exams. It also emphasizes the acquisition of methodological and technical skills in written and oral communication to ensure student success. It provides excellent preparation for careers in teaching, culture, publishing, documentation, and communication.

Training opportunities: 

The Bachelor of Arts degree, offered by the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (LSH) at the University of Reunion Island, is part of the overall dynamic and strong position of the University of Reunion Island and the Indian Ocean region. It opens doors to teaching careers and also prepares students for careers in culture, books, and documentation.

The Bachelor of Arts degree combines training in methodologies with the acquisition of a solid literary and artistic culture. It also offers an education open to interdisciplinarity.

Total hours worked: 1525 hours

First^st The first year (L1) consolidates the knowledge acquired by incoming students (general baccalaureate level) in French Literature, methodology and language proficiency. It introduces them to new fields such as comparative literature, Francophone literature and linguistics.

First^rd year (L2) refines the specialization with a rise in power in certain areas (such as theory).

First^rd year (L3) completes this specialization while opening up more to inter and transdisciplinarity, based on a good mastery of fundamental knowledge and skills in Literature.

The skills acquired during this training are in line with those of the RNCP record

In the third year (L3): a 70-hour internship

Registration fees are set annually by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space and are available on our institution's website: Register at the University of Reunion

In the first year of the Bachelor's degree, students with a general baccalaureate are expected to have...

• A good level of French; knowledge of literature and related disciplines (arts, history, philosophy)
• a good command of written and spoken French
• a mastery of basic methodologies
• a taste for the French language
• a strong intellectual curiosity

Grades from 11th, 12th and early baccalaureate exams (depending on the candidate's situation)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

200 seats

• In the third year of a Bachelor's degree (L1): 40%
• In the third year of a Bachelor's degree (L2): 81%
• In the third year of a Bachelor's degree (L3): 80%

• Master's Degree in Literature (Research)
• Master's degree in "Literature, specializing in the Worlds of Books"
• Master's degree in "Publishing Professions"
• Master's Degree in Language Sciences (Research)
• Master MEEF 1^er degree
• Master MEEF 2^nd degree
• Master Information-Communication

The sectors of activity and types of employment targeted by this training correspond to those listed in the RNCP record

Sectors of activity:

• Education
• Information Communication
• Administrative and support service activities
• Public administration
• Extraterritorial activities

Targeted professions:

• Teacher (after further studies)
• Documentalist
• Editing Assistant
• Writer within local authorities
• Journalist

Furthermore, many civil service competitions are accessible with a bachelor's degree.