Access to the work-linked vocational degree in Water Professions is based on a portfolio of applications and proof of 2 years' experience in the field, as well as a work-linked contract with a public or private organisation:
- From another university with a Bac+2 in SVT, ST, STU or Geology
- Graduates of a BCPST, PC or PSI preparatory course Graduates of a BTSA GEMEAU or BTS Métiers de l'eau (advanced vocational diploma in water management)
- Graduates of a DUT in biological engineering with an environmental engineering option
- Holders of an undergraduate degree in SVT or Geology equivalent to a French licence 2 SVT or STU
- Having access to a work-linked training contract with an external organisation

For non-French-speaking students, a good command of French is required (TCF or TEF level 5, DALF C1).

Accepted students will be tasked with finding a company for their work-study placement, with the support of Avignon University's SFTLV. For these companies, students are strongly advised to have a driving licence.

Enrolment in the HSE Master's programme is not automatic, but is subject to conditions of excellence. It is also advisable to follow Avignon Université's non-rotating STE degree, to have a better chance of getting into the Master's programme.