Entry requirements

Target audience: high school graduates. The dual degree program primarily recruits high school graduates who have studied the following subjects in their junior and senior years: history-geography, geopolitics, and political science; economics and social sciences; humanities, literature, and philosophy; mathematics; digital technology and computer science. Good grades are expected in subjects related to the study of social phenomena (economic and social sciences, history-geography, geopolitics and political science, etc.), critical thinking and writing (French, philosophy, etc.). The relevance of the applicant's career and study plans is also a determining factor for admission to the dual degree program and must be clearly stated, particularly in the cover letter submitted as part of the Parcoursup application process. Applicants are expected to demonstrate intellectual curiosity through an interest in diverse schools of thought and other disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, as well as an interest in social, political, and historical issues. Applicants to the dual degree program must be able to do a significant amount of independent work and consolidate the knowledge acquired in class; motivation and work ethic are key factors for success in the program.

Benefits of the program

The double bachelor's degree in geography and sociology offers a demanding program in sociology and geography and urban planning, combining innovative and multidisciplinary core courses designed to address today's social and territorial challenges. This program leads to two bachelor's degrees in three years: a bachelor's degree in sociology and a bachelor's degree in geography and urban planning.

Acquired skills

The dual degree program in Geography and Sociology enables students to develop valuable skills for many sectors. Students develop analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as written and oral communication abilities. Specific methods covered include an introduction to career planning, field research, interviews, questionnaires, regional analysis, statistical analysis tools, cartography, and report writing.

International

Possibility of spending a semester abroad through the Erasmus program starting in the second year of undergraduate studies

Capacities

10

Course venue

Your future career

Master's degree program, leading to specializations in geography and sociology. This general education program prepares students for careers related to land use and social issues. Students who pursue a master's degree can pursue careers in the following fields: research or project manager in urban planning or development, environment, local government official, geomatics, research, teaching, human resources.

Professional integration

Gustave Eiffel University has an entrepreneurship advisor whose role is to meet with students, support them, and offer them the many services we provide: project development workshops, entrepreneurial speed dating, D2E (university diploma in entrepreneurship), advice from professional partners, etc.

Major thematics of study

Sociology, Geography, History. In the first year of the bachelor's degree program, students take courses in sociology, history, and geography (with additional courses in sociology and geography).