French major — Bachelor of Arts

Quick Facts

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Credential:
Bachelor of Arts

Duration:
4 years

Options:
Major, Minor, Extended Minor

How to apply

Start date:
January, May, September 

Location:
Abbotsford campus

Cost:
Tuition and fees

Features:

  • Field trips enhance classroom learning
  • Co-op semester(s) provide paid work experience in your field of study
  • Spend a semester studying in Québec as part of the UFV and Université Laval exchange program
  • Interacting with instructors and seminar assistants who are native French speakers help speed up language acquisition
  • Program eligible for financial aid

Program Description

UFV's Bachelor of Arts with a major, minor, or extended minor in French teaches you to converse fluently and write powerfully in French. Small class sizes, native-speaking professors, and opportunities to work or study across Canada or abroad help you master the language fully, while also exposing you to the francophone world and its varied cultures.

UFV's French program focuses on developing communication in areas of reading, writing, speaking, listening and interacting. 

French major

UFV's Bachelor of Arts with a major in French prepares you to speak fluently in French, advancing your level of French writing, reading, and listening skills. In your first two years, you study intermediate French topics in composition, language and culture, oral communication, and media.

In your third and four years, you delve deeper into the topics of French composition, oral communication, translation, linguistics, and literature. An optional immersion course at the fourth-year level is offered in conjunction with a student exchange program between UFV's French program and Université Laval exchange program between UFV's French program and Université Laval. There are other opportunities to work or study in Canada and internationally. 

The UFV French major requires 21 credits from lower-level courses and 32 credits of upper-level courses. Go to entrance requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in French major program in the UFV Academic Calendar.

French extended minor

UFV offers an extended minor in French — an asset if you are interested in pursing a career in teaching. The extended minor involves two more second-year courses than the minor in French. 

The UFV French extended minor requires 18 lower-level credits and 20 upper-level credits. Go to entrance requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in French extended minor program in the UFV Academic Calendar.

French minor

When you complete UFV's minor in French, you gain advanced proficiency in both oral and written French. At the lower level, you learn to speak French correctly, and build upon this knowledge in upper level classes to achieve a higher degree of fluency. Additionally, you think critically, write correctly, and further develop oral competency. 

The UFV minor in French requires 12 lower-level credits and 20 upper-level credits. Go to entrance requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in French minor program in the UFV Academic Calendar.

Career Expectations

Specializing in French can lead to a career in government or public administration, where bilingual speakers are highly prized, both at the national and international levels. In fact, just like English, French is an official working language of the United Nations, UNESCO, NATO, World Trade Organization, the International Red Cross and more.

French studies can also open opportunities to become a qualified French teacher in the BC school system or a translator or interpreter for one of more than 800 translation service agencies operating in Canada.

Moreover, growing international trade is bolstering demand for bilingual professionals in business and science. In fact, France is one of Canada’s largest trading partners and a valuable collaborator in the development of modern telecommunications and high technology.

Entrance Requirements

Go to entrance requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in French program in the UFV Academic Calendar.

International Student Admissions

This program is open for international students.

Upgrading Options

Students who do not meet the entrance requirements may complete upgrading to meet prerequisites for university-level courses. 

Prospective students should contact the Future Students office to learn more about upgrading options. 

Current or returning students should connect with the appropriate advising area based on the level of upgrading required:  

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