French Studies
BA, iBAAt a Glance
Offered by
Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Offered at
Keele Campus
Degrees offered
BA, iBA
Ways to study
Full-Time, Part-Time
Entry
- Fall - Yes (first and upper year)
- Winter - Yes (first and upper year)
- Summer - Yes (first and upper year)
Applied Learning Opportunities
OUAC Code
- YRE (BA)
About the Program
French Studies helps you build strong language skills while exploring francophone cultures in Canada and around the world. Gain a competitive edge in the job market as you study in one of the few Ontario universities to offer training in French language, literature and linguistics, as well as co-op opportunities in a bilingual workplace. In this program, you’ll study French language, literature and linguistics while developing your ability to communicate clearly in both personal and professional settings. Courses are taught in French, with support to help you improve at your own level. Small classes and interactive learning give you plenty of opportunities to practice speaking and writing. If you’re interested in languages, global cultures or working in bilingual environments, this program prepares you for a wide range of careers.
Requirements
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- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
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- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
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- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
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- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
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- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
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- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
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- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
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- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
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Start Your Application
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - January 15, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
Applied Learning Opportunities
French Studies offers hands-on learning through immersive and applied experiences that build your language skills and confidence. Study abroad opportunities in Europe or Quebec allow you to strengthen your fluency while experiencing francophone cultures. You can take on leadership roles through student associations, organizing events and practicing French in real-world settings. Work/study opportunities let you support departmental communications in French, including social media, while optional paid co-op provide valuable bilingual work experience. Through experiential learning across your degree, you’ll develop strong communication skills and graduate prepared for careers in bilingual and international environments.
Recent grad Nawshin chats with us about her experience with the Career Centre and how she secured a full-time role within two months of graduating.
Potential Career Paths
- civil service
- French teacher
- tourism and hospitality
- ngo worker
- international business professional
- communication specialist
- translator

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