French (BA) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Develop advanced French language skills and a deep understanding of Francophone cultures with Wilfrid Laurier University’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in French. You’ll build bilingual fluency and gain a competitive advantage in a global job market through immersive classroom experiences, international exchange opportunities and real-world learning in French-speaking countries. You can also gain hands-on work experience by applying to the accredited Arts co-op program

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Duration: four years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (fall term) or January (winter term) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

communications specialist; customs/immigration officer; dialect coach; ESL instructor; film translator (dubbing); foreign correspondent; interpreter; linguist; speech-language pathologist; teacher/educator; translator

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Entry requirements

French (BA) Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60% French (BA) with Co-op Average admission range: low 80s English at 60%

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,180 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: CAD 36,624 a year (2026/27) Source

Fall (September) is the primary entry term; winter (January) entry is open for selected programmes (over 60 programmes for international applicants) and spring (May) entry is available.

Winter 2027 admission applications are open for international applicants through Laurier's Winter Term Application.

Fall 2027 admission: Jan. 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students, Apr. 1, 2027 for all other applicants. Winter 2027 admission: Nov. 22, 2026. Spring 2027 admission: Mar. 15, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international applicants can apply for winter with Laurier's Winter Term Application; part-time-only applicants can use Laurier's Part-Time Application. Fall applicants must submit transcripts and required documents by May 12, 2027.

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