BA French and Francophone Studies (Honours) at University of Victoria

Programme overview

The Honours in French and Francophone Studies is a Bachelor of Arts program offered by the School of Languages, Linguistics, and Cultures in the Faculty of Humanities. It follows the Major structure with additional upper-level French coursework and an Honours graduating essay.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: School of Languages, Linguistics, and Cultures | Duration: Four years (Year 1 to Year 4 structure) | Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Year 1 starts at B2-level French; Year 2 covers French linguistics, literature, media and culture and writing (FRAN275 minimum grade B); Years 3 and 4 add FRAN305, FRAN310, FRAN375, FRAN409, 10.5 units of FRAN 325-480 courses and the 3-unit FRAN499 Honours Graduating Essay.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the third-year Honours program requires a cumulative GPA of 6.5 and approval of the school.

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.

Undergraduate entry points: September (fall), January and summer (May) entry; Engineering summer entry is for high school graduates only.

September entry: most degree programs January 31; Elementary Curriculum and Secondary Curriculum teacher education post-degree programs January 2; Indigenous Education ongoing; Public Administration diploma and certificate programs May 31. Early admission is possible for high school students who submit grades by early December. Late applications may be accepted where programs remain open.

January entry: Art History and Visual Studies, Computer Science, Computer Science and Health Information Science, Music (Bachelor of Arts) and all Humanities, Science and Social Sciences programs September 30; Health Information Science October 31; Public Administration diploma and certificate programs September 30.

Summer entry: Art History and Visual Studies, Computer Science, Music (BA) and all Humanities, Science and Social Sciences programs March 31; Engineering programs December 31 (high school graduates only); Public Administration diploma and certificate programs February 15.

Applications are submitted through EducationPlannerBC. The application fee is $89.50 if all transcripts come from institutions within Canada and $184.00 if any transcripts come from outside Canada.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/

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