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Bachelor of French Studies

Brock University

St. Catharines, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Study of French language, Literature and francophone cultures.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core theories and methods in French Studies
Strengthen skills in foundational concepts
Research and professional practice related to French Studies
And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

Teacher
Translator
Interpreter
Researcher
Foreign service officer
Public relations officer
Bilingual customer relations
Immigration officer
Customs officer
Market research analyst

Curriculum

Language and literature programme with placement by a French Language Skills Assessment. Courses include Preparatory French
Fundamentals of Literary Analysis
Film from the French and Francophone World
Contemporary Spoken French and Creativity in French Canadian Literature. Study abroad with transfer credit is optional.

Entry requirements

Academic

Senior secondary school credential appropriate for university entry in the home country
An academically rigorous Grade 12 year
Grade 12 university-preparatory prerequisites for the chosen program
Minimum B- average (higher for some programs)
English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88
Duolingo 110
PTE 58).

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary school credential for university entry in the home country, academically rigorous Grade 12 year, programme prerequisites at Grade 12 university-preparatory level

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88
Duolingo 110
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 Studies. 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	$37,634 CAD
Application fee	$130 CAD
Deposit	$500 CAD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Humanities
Department	Department of French Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	20
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.