Program type
Major, Minor, Specialization
Études françaises (French Studies) (BA, Cert)
Primary campus
Sir George Williams (SGW)
Duration
3 to 4 years
Start term
Fall, Winter
Why choose Études françaises (French Studies)?
Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a francophone, you’re welcome here. You study French at your own pace. We offer a wide variety of language courses and you’re able to choose from academic paths in linguistics, literature or translation.
In language courses, you study and practise the techniques and structures of French. Francophone literature is a vast domain, covering a wide range of countries and spanning many centuries. You’ll learn to analyze literary texts, as well as scholarly materials and research literature, enhancing your ability to read, understand, enjoy and appraise written French.
As North America’s capital of French culture, Montreal is a living lab. You’ll connect with Quebec culture, tradition, history and literature as well as with a diverse French-speaking community from around the world.
Whether you want to work in science, culture or business, advanced training in French is a valuable linguistic asset in Canada, an essential tool for living in Quebec, and a ticket to roam la francophonie.
Program highlights
- Unique conversation-based language learning program
- Numerous student trips around Quebec to experience immersion in French culture
- Reussir en francais program offers easy-to-access help for students learning French, and preparation for the Test de connaissance du français pour le Québec (TCFQ)
Special funding for out-of-province students
Up to $4000 for undergraduate programs.
Program structure
A Bachelor of Arts degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90-120 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background.
Program options
- Specialization in Langue française (60 credits)
- Specialization in Littératures de langue française (60 credits)
Students in the specialization program will study French in one of two groups:
Group A: students who have completed high school in a language other than French
Group B: students who have completed high school in French
- Major in Langue française (45 credits)
- Major in Langue française (profil langue seconde/étrangère) (45 credits)
- Major in Littératures de langue française (45 credits)
- Major in Littératures de langue française (profil langue seconde/étrangère) (45 credits)
- Major in Traduction (48 credits)
Related translation option
Read about our professional program in Traduction (Translation), Specialization in Traduction (72 credits), also offered by Department of études françaises.
- Minor in Langue française (24 credits)
- Minor in Linguistique française (24 credits)
- Minor in Littératures de langue française (24 credits)
- Certificate in Langue française (30 credits)
The Certificate in Langue française is intended for beginners and/or people who already have some knowledge of French. In both cases, this program will give individuals the opportunity to achieve a relatively advanced level of communication and expression in French.
Courses
United States students: A U.S. Federal Student Aid-eligible version of this program is offered. This version meets all U.S. regulations (such as no co-operative education or e-courses) for eligible programs.
Admission criteria
Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements
- Quebec CEGEP: DEC
- High School: C+
- ACT or SAT is NOT required
- Canadian curricula course requirements
- Accepted international qualifications
- International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 26
- International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 26
- Baccalauréat français: 11
- British system of education (GCE):
- A-levels: At least two A-level exams CD or
- AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
- BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
- Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants
- University Transfers (internal/external): C
CEGEP students
Specialization, Major and the Minor in littératures de langue française
- Two CEGEP courses or equivalent in the language to be studied. If these courses have not been available in the CEGEP attended, the student may be required to complete them at the university level.
Certificate and Minor in langue française
- No specific courses are required beyond a DEC
Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.
Application deadlines
FALL ENTRY (September)
Deadline: March 1
International applicants: Apply no later than February 1 to allow time for immigration document processing. However, applying earlier is strongly recommended. Immigration processing times vary by country, and delays could prevent you from starting your studies on time.
WINTER ENTRY (January)
Deadline: November 1
International applicants: Apply no later than August 1 to allow time for immigration document processing. However, applying earlier is strongly recommended. Immigration processing times vary by country, and delays could prevent you from starting your studies on time.
We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.
After your degree
Because Quebec is a French–speaking province, and Canada is an officially bilingual country, fluency in French is a huge advantage for any career you pursue in Canada. French is also one of the world’s most spoken languages, so our program opens up career opportunities for you around the globe. Our alumni follow many career paths, including:
- Public relations
- Professional writing
- Journalism
- Translation
- Education
Remarques : Concordia est une université anglophone. Sauf indication contraire, les cours s’y donnent en anglais. Le masculin est utilisé pour faciliter la lecture.
Student story
Samantha Wakeman
Bachelor of Arts
Specialization Langue française
I was scared when I began my French classes because I had never been immersed in a Francophone setting before, but after only two weeks my comprehension improved.”
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Department
Département d'études françaises
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