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Bachelor of French

California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A structured research doctorate in french leading to a PhD thesis.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying French can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods
And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

French Specialist
French Associate

Curriculum

Structured PhD in French (four years full-time
Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
Supported by taught graduate-education modules
Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school with transcripts (first-year) or college credit (transfer); proof of English; bank statement of at least 35
000 USD; SAT/ACT optional.

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (first-year, transcripts via Common Application) or college credit (transfer); proof of English proficiency; bank statement showing at least 35,000 USD before an admission decision; SAT/ACT optional

Language tests

Duolingo 110
TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport copy
academic transcripts
graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.

How to apply

Review eligibility and deadlines for French. Prepare academic records
identification and language results where applicable. Submit the official university or college application and supporting documents. Complete any program-specific requirements and pay any confirmed fees. Monitor the admission decision. Confirm international student documentation after acceptance.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$54,480 USD
Application fee	$25 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Thousand Oaks
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Languages and Cultures
Teaching language	English
Credit value	124
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.