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Master of French Studies

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Canada
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Study of French language, Literature and francophone cultures.

Program highlights

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

Four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field with a minimum average that varies by programme (commonly 75% to 78%
At least 75% overall is the published institutional minimum)
Programme-specific documents (statement
References
Résumé) and
For thesis programmes
Research fit with a supervisor.

Accepted academic background

Four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, Program-specific documents (statement, References, Work samples), Supervisor/research fit for thesis programs

Language tests

IELTS 7.0
TOEFL iBT 4.5
PTE Academic 63
Cambridge 185
Institutional test EFAS 75%
IELTS 7

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
English Language Test Results

How to apply

Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$26,130, $26,130 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Waterloo
Faculty or school	Faculty of Arts
Department	French Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Full-time,Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Research graduate students may qualify for Waterloo graduate awards and international funding, subject to the specific award, discipline and applicant conditions.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.