Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie (BUT) in Information-Communication with a focus on Book and Heritage Professions is a three-year program offered by the University of Toulouse. This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for mediation and valorization of heritage funds, including artistic, monumental, natural, and scientific heritage.

Admission Requirements

• Prerequisites: The program is open to holders of the Baccalauréat or equivalent.
• Recruitment level(s): Admission is based on the Baccalauréat level.
• Application conditions: Applications must be submitted through the Parcoursup website.
• Specific application conditions: The program specifically focuses on Museums and Heritage, excluding Book professions such as Libraries, Publishing, or Bookstore.

Program Details

• Duration: The program lasts for three years (six semesters), corresponding to 180 European Credits (ECTS).
• Teaching location(s): Teaching takes place in Toulouse, at 115 Route de Narbonne.
• Language(s) of instruction: The language of instruction is French.
• Internship(s): The program includes obligatory internships.
• Teaching pace and methods: The program is available in various formats, including initial training, continuing education, and apprenticeship, with the possibility of part-time study.

Competencies and Skills

The program aims to develop several key competencies and skills, including:

• Analyzing practices and challenges related to information and communication at local, national, and international levels.
• Informing and communicating within organizations.
• For the Book and Heritage Professions track:
  • Mediation and valuation of heritage funds.
  • Management of cultural and heritage institutions.
• For the Digital Information in Organizations track:
  • Deployment of an information environment.
  • Design of a watchfulness approach.
  • Valorization of digital information.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various sectors, including:

• Cultural activities (libraries, heritage).
• Public administration.
• Audiovisual and publishing.
• Jobs may include:
  • Information and documentation management.
  • Management of cultural heritage.
  • Coordination of publishing.
  • Communication.
  • Sales in sports and leisure articles.

Further Education

The BUT degree is fully integrated into the European LMD (Licence-Master-Doctorate) curriculum, allowing for further studies in engineering schools, universities (professional or general tracks), European diplomas, or a year of specialization abroad.