Undergraduate courses Mathematics and Computer Science Applied to Human and Social Sciences Track Preparation for Primary School Teacher
This programme is taught in French.
field(s) of training :
Science, Technology, Health
diploma level :
Bachelor's degree (three-year degree)
duration of the program :
3 years
Course overview
You’re interested in mathematics, as well as in computer science and economics? Moreover, your dream job is to teach in a primary school? Join the bachelor’s programme in Mathematics and Computer Science Applied to Human and Social Sciences specialised in Preparation for Primary School Teacher.
This bachelor’s programme focuses on mathematics, computer science, economics, as well as general culture and computer science. It specifically trains future primary school teachers. As such, some courses take place in the Victor Hugo high school in Caen.
Highlights
The bachelor’s programme in Mathematics and Computer Science Applied to Human and Social Sciences specialised in Preparation for Primary School Teacher is a secured start for you studies: courses take place both at the University of Caen Normandy and in the Victor Hugo high school in Caen. As such, the beginning of the bachelor’s is organised like a high school programme, while Year 2 and 3 progressively integrate you in the university system.
- Year 1: 75% high school · 25% university (3.5 hours in the high school and 1.5 hours in the university per week)
- Year 2: 50% high school · 50% university (2.5 hours in the high school and 2.5 hours in the university per week)
- Year 3: 25% high school · 75% university (1.5 hours in the high school and 3.5 hours in the university per week)
Welcoming international students
Since 2019, the University of Caen Normandy has been awarded the "Bienvenue en France" label by Campus France, highlighting the quality of the university's welcome for international students.
Application requirements
Entry requirements
To enter this bachelor’s, you should graduate from a high school diploma with scientific majors, especially Mathematics.
Applicants must provide:
- Previous academic results
- Cover letter and resume
Apply and register
The registration process takes place in 3 steps:
Application process
Admission and registration requirements may vary depending on your nationality, country of residence, foreign secondary school leaving certificate, and the nature of your programme of study. Discover how to apply to the University of Caen Normandy.
Course structure
Courses
- Take place on site in Campus 2 (Caen) of the University of Caen Nor-mandy
- Amount to 800 hours per year, approximately 30 hours per week
- Are completed by three compulsory internships in schools
Course units
The bachelor’s in Mathematics and Computer Science Applied to Human and Social Sciences focuses on three main courses:
- Mathematics
- Economy
- Computer Science
With the specialisation in Preparation for Primary School Teacher, you will attend courses preparing you to teach in a primary school:
- Physical Education
- History and Geography
- Sciences and Technology
- English
- Arts and Music Education
Internships and placements
The bachelor’s programme includes three 3-week-long compulsory internships in primary schools.
Both internships will be evaluated through detailed written report and an oral presentation of this report.
Coursework and assessment
The course lasts 3 years and is divided in 6 semesters, each comprising several courses units. Examinations are held at the end of each semester and are graded on a scale from 0 to 20, 20 being the best grade. Grade compensation is organized without eliminatory marks and on the basis of the general average obtained in every course unit:
- Over each semester
- Over the 2 semesters of the same year
To successfully complete a semester, you must have an average mark of at least 10 points out of 20 in all the units taught in the university and all in the units taught in the highschool. If you have not completed your semester, you can retake the courses units you failed; you do not have to retake the courses in which you have obtained at least 10 points out of 20.
Language
French
Study abroad
You wish to go abroad during you bachelor’s programme? Thanks to the Erasmus exchange programme, you can do an internship or study abroad (all resources in French)!
Learning outcome
By the end of this course, you will be able to
- Master fundamentals in scientific disciplines
- Master fundamentals in literary disciplines
- Master writing and oral skills in French
Further study
Once you’ve obtained your bachelor’s degree, you can pursue your studies with programmes preparing to teaching exams, such as the Teaching and Education School of Normandie · Caen (in French) preparing to Primary School Teaching.
Careers
The bachelor’s degree is the first step to pursue careers related to teaching in primary school. According to our last surveys, 8 students out of 10 went further with their studies after graduating from their bachelor’s degree. Hence your career will depend on your specialisation and the diploma you pursue after your bachelor’s.
With a specialisation in primary school teaching, you will have opportunities in education!
Address
Université de Caen Normandie
UFR des Sciences
Boulevard Maréchal Juin · CS 14032 · 14032 Caen Cedex 5
France
Course leader
formation : André Sesboüé · andre.sesboue@unicaen.fr