Université de Droit, d'Economie et des Sciences (Aix-Marseille III)
France
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
Other names: University of Law, Economics and Science (Aix-Marseilles III).
First degree/qualification: Licence (1 year); Magistère (3 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: Overall average in the assez bien range.
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: Maîtrise or other degrees representing completion of at least four years of university level study or completion of the second cycle.
Documents required: Official relevé de notes or annual record of courses and marks earned; official certification of all degrees and diplomas (attestations). All documents in English and French.
Description: Instituted in 1973. Usual program of study: the two year DEUG (Diplôme d'Etudes Universitaires Generales) (first cycle) and the one year licence followed by the one year maîtrise (second cycle). Usual admission requirements are the baccalauréat or secondary school certificate (12 years of education) or an entrance examination.
Grading system:
16-20 Très bien/Very good | 10-11 Passable/Satisfactory |
14-15 Bien/Good | 0- 9 Ajournè/Fail |
12-13 Assez bien/Adequate |
Grades reported annually with coefficients. Grading has been severe -- a grade of 16 or higher is seldom awarded. Grades of 8-9 for individual courses are passing. Mentions give overall quality. Rank in class, when available, may be a better quality indicator.
Language of instruction: French.
Advanced degrees:
Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures Spécialisées (DESS): 1 year after maîtrise by coursework and practical training. Terminal degree.
Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies (DEA): 1 year after maîtrise by coursework, research and thesis.
Doctorat: 2-4 years after DEA by research and dissertation.
Last updated: May 09, 2005