Global French and Francophone Studies (MA) at Simon Fraser University

Programme overview

The global French and francophone studies master of arts offers an interdisciplinary curriculum in the study of French and francophone literary, cultural and linguistic studies. The program encompasses a critical perspective on a variety of linguistic, cultural and literary methodologies and theories. Courses offered in the department are taught in French.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Department of French | Duration: six terms | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

This program has two options, consisting of course work and two extended essays, for a minimum of 30 graduate units, or course work and a thesis for a minimum of 33 graduate units. Students should consult their supervisors when selecting elective course work.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must satisfy the university admission requirements as stated in Graduate General Regulations 1.3 in the SFU Calendar. Admission requires an academic background in French and/or francophone studies, as well as good command of both oral and written French. Candidates who are not at the requisite level may be required to complete one or two terms as a qualifying student before admission is granted. Students are also expected to demonstrate a functional level of English.

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.

Trimester system: Fall term runs September through December, Spring term January through April, Summer term May through August. Admission is specific to each programme.

The application fee is 112 CAD for applicants with Canadian transcripts and 160 CAD for applicants with international transcripts, paid online after submitting the application form. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/apply.html

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities