Bachelor of Arts in French at Saint Mary's University

Programme overview

Students explore the French language as well as Francophone cinemas, literatures, history and cultures while developing cultural awareness and critical thinking skills. Major, Minor and Certificate options strengthen linguistic skills and understanding of the Francophone world.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Department: Department of Languages and Cultures | Study mode: full-time | Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Sample courses include Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced French, Literatures of French Canada, Songs in French and Narratives of the Anthropocene.

Career pathways

Career examples include teacher, translator, journalist, interpreter, cultural liaison, social worker, public relations consultant and federal government employee.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Nova Scotia applicants: English 12 academic plus four additional academic 12 courses, with a minimum 70% average and no mark below 60% in the required courses. Requirements for other provinces and countries are listed on the Canadian and international admissions pages.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall term (classes begin September 9, 2026), Winter term (classes begin January 6, 2027), Spring term (classes begin May 3, 2027) and Summer term (classes begin July 5, 2027).

Fall 2026 (September): domestic applicants apply by August 1, international applicants by June 15. Winter 2027 (January): domestic applicants apply by December 1, international applicants by October 1. Applications for 2027-2028 open October 1. The application fee is $65 CAD for domestic and $100 CAD for international students, paid by credit card at application. The deadline for admissions scholarships is February 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.smu.ca/future-students/admissions/cs-apply-online.html

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