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Bachelor in Ecological and Societal Transition Sciences, Ocean and Sustainable Challenges

Université de la Polynésie française

Faa'a, France

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Bachelor in Ecological and Societal Transition Sciences, Ocean and Sustainable Challenges is a bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences programme taught at Université de la Polynésie française in Faa'a, France. The programme runs for 6 semesters.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Environmental Sciences
Duration: 6 semesters

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Program details

Overview

The Licence in Ecological and Societal Transition Sciences (STES), Ocean and Sustainable Challenges track, trains students to understand, protect and enhance marine and coastal ecosystems and to contribute to a sustainable blue economy. It is interdisciplinary, combining marine science, economics, law, geopolitics and innovation, and draws on the island and maritime features of French Polynesia. The programme runs six semesters of 30 ECTS each, organised into three competence blocks, for 1500 hours of teaching. Teaching is bilingual French and English, and students prepare for PIX, Voltaire and English certificates. Careers include maritime transport and logistics, coastal risk prevention, eco-tourism guidance and marine science mediation.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Baccalauréat, DAEU or equivalence for L1. L2 requires one L1 semester (30 ECTS) plus 15 ECTS of the other semester, or equivalence on file. L3 requires the same from L1 and L2.

About Université de la Polynésie française

Type: University
Control: Public
Programs: 47
Location: Faa'a, France
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Bachelor in Ecological and Societal Transition Sciences, Ocean and Sustainable Challenges award?

Université de la Polynésie française awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Environmental Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does Bachelor in Ecological and Societal Transition Sciences, Ocean and Sustainable Challenges take?

The programme runs for 6 semesters.

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