In a bilingual country and an ever-more globalized world, knowledge of French gives you an edge in almost any field.
At Waterloo, you can choose language courses that range from basic to advanced, as well as a wide variety of courses in French linguistics, literature, culture, and civilization. You’ll learn from professors that include Governor General prize-winners and world experts in French.
Meanwhile, if you're interested in gaining paid work experience through co-op, apply to Honours Arts and Business Co-op and choose French as your major at the end of first year.
Co-op
By alternating school terms and paid co-op work terms throughout your degree, you can explore new career areas and types of employers as your career interests evolve. Co-op is available if you study French through Honours Arts and Business.
Sample co-op job titles
- Social media & student engagement coordinator
- Research analyst
- Project coordinator
- Alumni relations and events assistant
- Developer community associate
Waterloo French graduates typically pursue careers where they can exercise their multi-language skills such as in communications roles, sales, translation, and education. They often work in schools, government, financial institutions and more.
Recent graduates
- Marketing Communications Manager - TELUS Communications
- Curator - Sombra Museum
- Bilingual Credit Advisor - RBC
- University Program Specialist - Google Canada
- Bilingual Sales Agent - Fibernectics
- Immigration Officer - Human Resources Development Canada
- Translator - Manulife Financial
