French and Francophone Studies
Focus your studies in French literature, language and culture. You will also have the option of doing a French MA with a concentration in Cultural, Social & Political Thought (CSPT) or another interdisciplinary program.
With help from an adviser, you will select a domain of specialization for a research project or thesis. Your degree will lead to different career options in Canada and abroad; it will give you a competitive edge across Canada and the French-speaking world.
Degree programs offered
| Program | Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA | 1-2 years | Yes | No |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Masters
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Areas of focus
- French, Quebec, French-Canadian, African and Caribbean literatures
- Culture and theory
- Cinema
- Theatre
- Indigenous literatures
- Creative writing
- Research-creation
- Queer theories
- Digital humanities
- Theoretical and applied linguistics
Faculties and departments
Need help?
Contact Genevieve Arsenault at french@uvic.ca or 250-721-7364.