Short higher education programmes
Professional bachelor
The professional bachelor's degree enables you to deepen your knowledge and develop your skills in the field of your choice, with a view to entering professional life directly.
These studies combine theoretical and practical courses with work placements.
The professional bachelor's degree is organised in a cycle of 180 or 240 credits, spread over a minimum of 3 years.
Job opportunities?
Once you have obtained your bachelor's degree, you can go straight into working life, or you can choose to continue your studies by enrolling on a long programme.
To find a short course of 180 or 240 credits, use our search engine.
The higher education diploma
After your secondary education, if you want to train for a specific profession, you can take the Higher Education Certificate (BES). Organised by social promotion establishments, this course of at least 120 credits gives you access to a profession, but can also be integrated or enhanced into a professional bachelor's degree.