French (BA)
Master the French language and explore Francophone cultures.
Why choose this program?
We offer the widest variety of French courses of any university in the region. You'll learn from professors and instructors who come from diverse francophone regions of Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Within this stimulating learning environment, you'll receive lots of support through our Cercle Français tutoring resource and have the opportunity to be part of a lively and fun French student society.
Admission requirements
Minimum admission requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
- Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).
Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Program-specific admission requirements
Minimum overall average: 70%
Academic English 12
Four additional academic subjects
Financial information
A university education is a significant financial investment. Every student is unique, and so are their financial circumstances. We offer competitive tuition, a robust scholarship and bursary program, and resources and support to help you explore financial options and develop a plan that works for you.
Program options
There are many degree options within the program. A BA degree in French with Honours, or with a BA Honours in French and another subject, can lead to a variety of careers. Students considering French as a Minor in a BA, BSc or other degree program are invited to discuss the matter with a departmental advisor. An Honours degree is normally required for access to graduate studies.
Students at all levels of proficiency in French have the opportunity to spend a winter term (or full year) in Dijon, France.
Students with intermediate or higher-level French skills have the opportunity to study in Agadir, Morocco or participate in an intensive three-week program in the French Territorial Collectivity of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, located just off the coast of Newfoundland.
The following French program options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:
Bachelor of Arts in French
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in French
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Double Major in French
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, Combined Honours
Minor in French
Minor in French: Linguistics and Translation
Minor in French: Literature and Culture
What you will learn
Courses are available for beginners and for those with a background in French who wish to improve or maintain fluency. Our courses cover all aspects of language learning, linguistics and translation, and provide insight into French and Francophone literature from the Middle Ages to present day, as well as poetry, theatre, contemporary cinema and media culture.
Sample courses may include:
French for Reading
Basic French
France, Canada and the Francophone World: Perspectives on Culture and Identity I
Spoken French
Language and Culture
Differential Linguistics
Language and Culture in the Francophone World
Love and Death (French Prose & Poetry)
History of French - The Modern Period
General Translation
Our faculty is made up of native French speakers from all over the world. As one of the most diverse groups of educators on campus, students learn distinct variations of spoken French and receive a global cultural education.
Careers
As one of Canada’s two official languages, proficiency in French can open the door to a wide array of professions. Internationally, French is an official working language at the United Nations, UNESCO, NATO, the EU and the International Red Cross.
Future studies could include programs at the graduate level in French, public administration or business administration.
