BA Honours French Studies at Mount Allison University

Programme overview

French Studies develops your abilities in the language while increasing your awareness of French, French-Canadian, and francophone literatures and cultures. The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures is committed to teaching and research in the areas of French language, literature, and culture so that you can gain knowledge and experience in a language that is at the centre of many cultural domains, from food to philosophy.

Department: French Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada

What you will study

First and second-year courses provide the opportunity to establish a sound foundation in written and spoken French*. The study of grammar at these levels is reinforced by practice in the language laboratory or tutorial groups.

Career pathways

Popular career paths include teacher, translator/interpreter, researcher, foreign service officer, public relations officer, bilingual customer relations specialist, immigration officer, customs officer.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: CAD 11,350 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. New Brunswick residents pay $11,180. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residenc Source

International applicants: CAD 22,890 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residence and meal plan. Source

Main intake: Fall term (September). Admission is also open for a January 2027 start for Canadian and international students (2027-28 academic year application).

Admission is offered on a rolling basis, with applications accepted starting in October. Early admission for September opens Oct. 1 using final Grade 11 marks; general admissions opens in February with mid-year Grade 12 transcripts. To be considered for scholarships and bursaries, the application and all supporting documents must be received by March 1. Applications are submitted online through a Mount Allison (MtA) application account.

Bachelor of Music (BMus) application package deadline: Feb. 1. Fine Arts (BFA and BA Fine Arts) application and portfolio deadline: Feb. 15. Registration deposit to accept an offer is due May 1 ($100 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents).

Apply through the official page: https://mta.ca/admissions/how-apply/undergraduate-admissions

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