These days, more and more students are turning to Bachelor’s courses to prepare for their professional future. With this in mind, many institutions are offering work-study Bachelor degrees. But what are the principles and advantages of this type of training? That’s what you can find out by reading on!
How does a work-study bachelor’s degree work?
A work-linked Bachelor’s degree generally lasts three years. Graduates earn 180 ECTS credits. As part of a sandwich course, students alternate theory classes with work placements in companies. However, the pace varies depending on the participants and the schools chosen. Some schools, for example, offer 2 days at university and 3 days in the workplace.
During the first year, the training provided remains basic. They provide students with all the knowledge they need about the professional world and their chosen profession.
In a nutshell:
During this core curriculum, teachers give general courses to Bachelors. This knowledge is then expanded in the second year.
In the third year, participants are directed towards a specific specialization. These include
- The trade
- Management
- The economy
- Accounting and finance
- Human resources management
- Marketing
Who finances the sandwich course?
The Bachelor’s degree is a paying course. As a student, it’s not easy to find the necessary funds. Hence the importance of financing. There are several alternatives available to students wishing to follow a Bachelor’s course. Firstly, you can opt for grants. These include the BCS (bourse d’enseignement supérieur sur critères sociaux – higher education grant on social criteria) reserved for under 28s. This depends on the parents’ income, the size of the household and the degree chosen.
Some grandes écoles also offer one-off grants for their students. These provide total or partial exemption from tuition fees. In this category, we can also mention the annual allowance and the specific aid issued by the CROUS and the State.
Work-linked Bachelors also benefit from the advantages of paid work placements. The host company covers some or all of the student’s tuition fees. Other financial aid is available for work-linked Bachelors who wish to work abroad. This is particularly the case with Erasmus + grants.
The next trick to financing your work-linked bachelor’s degree is student jobs. These can be part-time jobs to help students complete their sandwich course. To do this, you’ll need to get organized to find time for lessons, homework, etc. The final option is to take out student loans. Generally speaking, repayment is deferred and starts as soon as the student enters working life.
What is the salary for a work-study Bachelor degree?
A work-linked Bachelor’s degree involves paid work placements in companies. But how much is this remuneration? The amount depends mainly on the contract signed. In the case of a professionalisation contract, for example, the salary calculation varies according to the student’s level of study. The minimum salary depends on the student’s age:
55% of the minimum wage for under-21s
78% of the minimum wage between the ages of 21 and 25
100% of the minimum wage for over-26s
Under an apprenticeship contract, the salary is assessed as a percentage of the minimum wage. Here again, age and the progress of the training cycle must be taken into account. By way of illustration, work-linked Bachelors courses can conclude an apprenticeship contract up to the age of 29. In this case, the salary for 26-29 year-olds will be the equivalent of the minimum wage, whatever the year of training.
What are the advantages of a work-study Bachelor’s degree?
- Remuneration for work-linked Bachelors is exempt from social security contributions
- Employers benefit from discounts on employer contributions
- A wide range of courses are on offer, covering all diplomas (CAP, BTS, DUT, Licence, Master).
- The speakers have solid professional experience
- Work-linked Bachelors courses give you the chance to learn and work at the same time, while being paid for it
- Work-linked training facilitates integration into working life
- Promotes continuity of studies towards a Master’s degree
Does Sup de Pub offer work-study programs?
The Sup de Pub communications school offers work-linked training programs for baccalaureate holders. This type of training is offered to students on a 24-month contract. Participants can choose between an apprenticeship contract or a professionalization contract. They alternate theory and practice for the first six months. For the remaining six months of the year, they work full-time in the companies.