French and Francophone Studies

Student life & community

• Équipe UVic French Undergrads: Join this fun student club to meet new people and practise French through monthly events like movie nights, board games, beach days and conversation hangouts.
• French Living Learning Community: Live in this French-themed residence and make friends while enjoying activities like movie nights, potlucks and language cafés.
• Victoria's Francophone cummunity: Victoria has an active Francophone scene with festivals, cultural groups and meetups that give you many chances to practise French beyond the classroom.

Areas of focus

• Language: Master oral and written French to help improve your communication skills and to excel on internationally recognized proficiency tests.
• Culture: Study Francophone cultures from around the world, including the dialogue, art and literature that each culture offers.
• Film Studies: Examine how literature and society impacts French cinema from the past and present.
• Creative Writing: Learn to craft the French language to become a masterful storyteller.

Hands-on learning

Paris on Stage field school

Travel to beautiful Paris with our Paris on Stage field school to learn more about the world of theatre and theatre production, taught by internationally renowned instructor Sara Harvey.

Co-operative Education (Co-op)

• Through UVic’s Co-op program, you’ll apply what you learn in paid, career-related positions that count toward your degree—and give you a head start after graduation.
• Co-op is available to everyone, including international students with co-op work permits.
• On average, 70 percent of UVic Co-op students graduate with a job offer already in hand.
• Unlike at some universities, at UVic, you don’t have to compete for a spot in Co-op.

Small classes and real support

• Small classes mean you’ll get to know your instructors and classmates. Your profs will support your growth in French and help you build strong communication and critical-thinking skills.
• French Help Centre: The French Help Centre will answer your questions about French grammar, pronunciation, and help you work on your writing skills. 

Inspiring courses

• Global French Connections
• Literature, Media and Culture I
• French Linguistics
• Contemporary Francophone African Novel

Career possibilities

• Cultural programs coordinator
• Foreign service officer
• Immigration or intelligence officer
• International project coordinator
• Translator or interpreter

French is one of Canada’s two official languages, so bilingual skills can be an asset in many career paths!

International students

Get Canadian work experience after you graduate

• Full-time international students who graduate from a bachelor’s degree program at UVic may be eligible for a post-graduation work permit in Canada for up to three years.
• Refer to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website for eligibility criteria.

Admission

Apply directly to this program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.

Alternatively, you can apply to another major and then add this program as a minor after one year of full-time study.

Ready to apply?

We'll walk you through all of the steps in the process, from submitting your online application to accepting your offer of admission.