French and Francophone Studies (MA)
You will study French and Francophone literature, language and culture in our MA program, with an option to do a concentration in Cultural, Social & Political Thought (CSPT).
Faculty specialities include French, Quebec, French-Canadian, African and Caribbean literatures, culture and theory, cinema, theatre, Indigenous literatures, creative writing, research-creation, queer theories, digital humanities and theoretical and applied linguistics.
You will take courses in research methods and professional practices and develop a close-knit cohort. Choose a project-based or a thesis option.
| Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 years | Yes | No |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Master's
- Study options:
- Full-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Outcomes
Students who graduate from our MA program can find employment in a variety of fields, for example:
- education: K-12 teachers/instructors (with the proper credentials), post-secondary education, continuing studies, etc.
- translation/interpretation
- linguistics, copyediting, professional writing
- creative writing, media writing
- communications
- cultural programming
- publishing
- entrepreneurship
- public service (all levels of government)
- foreign services
- human resources
- immigration/intelligence services
- international project coordination
- legal professional
- libraries and archives
- marketing
- program management
- student services
Find a supervisor
It is not necessary to identify a potential supervisor in your application but you are welcome to explore the research interests of our faculty members before applying.
Program details
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Program details
Application deadlines
September entry – apply by May 31
UVic Fellowship consideration – apply by February 1
September entry – apply by May 31
UVic Fellowship consideration – apply by February 1
Admission requirements
Completion requirements
Funding & aid
Tuition & fees
Estimated minimum program cost*
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Faculties & departments
Need help?
Contact Emmanuelle Guenette at sllcstudentsupport@uvic.ca or 250-721-7363.