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Bachelor of French

Seattle University

Seattle, 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: yes
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

Secondary school completion with transcripts for grades 9-11 (12 if complete) and national exam results where applicable; competitive applicants typically have about a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale; two recommendations for first-year applicants; English proficiency proof (TOEFL iBT
IELTS
PTE Academic
Duolingo
SAT/ACT in lieu); Nursing
Diagnostic Ultrasound and 3+3 programmes require higher English scores.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (transcripts for grades 9-11 and 12 if completed; national exam results where applicable); transfer applicants use the transfer application

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 86
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 120
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$60,756 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	First Hill
Faculty or school	College of Humanities, Education & Social Sciences
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Merit scholarship consideration for qualifying undergraduates; graduate/professional funding varies by school and program.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
63 days left
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
94 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.