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Bachelor of French Studies

Trent University

Peterborough, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Study of French language, Literature and francophone cultures.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
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

Secondary school diploma with the programme prerequisites
Minimum 70% average for most programmes (competitive ones higher)
Other education systems have their own minimums
English proficiency proof unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma (OSSD, Other Canadian, IB, British, American, India Senior School Certificate, China Senior High School Diploma and others listed by country) with the program prerequisites.

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Passport or identification document
Completed application form.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Fall (September) 15 June
Winter (January) 15 November
Summer (May) 1 February. Some programmes close earlier ( Apply through OUAC
or the International Direct Application if applying only to Trent. Submit the documents listed in myTrent (Fall documents by 1 July). Receive an offer and pay the 2
000 CAD tuition deposit within two weeks of accepting. Apply to IRCC for a study permit as soon as you accept.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$36,641 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	$7,300 CAD

Program details

Campus	Peterborough
Faculty or school	Humanities & Social Sciences
Department	General Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.