French Studies (Bachelor of Arts, International Bachelor of Arts)

York University

Gain a competitive edge in the job market as you explore French language, literature and linguistics, and francophone culture in Canada and throughout the world. All of our courses are taught in French, but you don’t need to have taken French immersion. Your language proficiency will be assessed when you enrol, and you’ll be placed in the correct course. Our small classes provide plenty of opportunities to speak the language and interact with professors and classmates. Graduates enter the workforce with a well-rounded education and diverse career options, including civil service, human resources, tourism and hospitality, journalism, communications, law, business, and non-governmental and international organizations.Speak and write in French with confidence, for work or daily life.Read French texts and media critically, and evaluate the evidence and competing interpretations in them.Understand the impact and contributions of diverse francophone cultures in Canada and around the world.Become workplace-ready by honing your hard and soft skills in French.

Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies