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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in French at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

The BA in French is offered by the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures in the Faculty of Arts. The French programs cover French Canada, French-speaking Europe, francophone African literatures, critical theories, sociolinguistics and second language teaching. The major requires 48 to 60 units in the field of French.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

200-level French 213, 225 and 227; 300-level French 329, 339, 353 and 369; then 3 more units at the 300 level, 15 at the 400 level and 9 at the 500 level from the field of French. Students are placed in French 213 or 225 according to prior French study.

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Entry requirements

Admission to the Major Prospective students wishing to enter the BA French Program must meet the criteria listed in section A.5 Undergraduate Degree Admission Requirements of this Calendar.

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.

Most undergraduate programs admit new students in the Fall term only. Spring intake is available for Energy Engineering and Summer intake for Community-Based Education programs.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

Fall undergraduate admission: the international application opens Aug. 15 and the domestic application opens Oct. 1; the application deadline (including payment of the non-refundable application fee) is March 1, and the document deadline is March 15. The acceptance deadline is May 1 for offers dated April 1 or prior.

Spring Energy Engineering: application opens Oct. 1 and closes Feb. 1. Summer Community-Based Education: application opens Oct. 1 and closes March 1.

The undergraduate application fee is $125 ($145 for applicants presenting international credentials), non-refundable and due by the application deadline.

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