Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Degree type
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- Delivery methodBlended learning
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee14,790CAD
- Start dateSep
- QS Ranking#179
Program overview
What Queen's University says about their program:
The French Studies programme at Queen's University offers a comprehensive approach to learning the French language and culture. Students can pursue a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree with options for a major, minor, or specialization in French Studies.
This programme includes language instruction from beginner to advanced levels, alongside a variety of literature courses. It covers topics such as Francophonie, Québec and Canadian studies, and offers opportunities for academic exchanges or work/study programs in francophone environments.
The French Studies programme is ideal for students interested in deepening their understanding of the French language and culture. Graduates can expect to find diverse career opportunities in fields that value bilingualism and cultural knowledge.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Minimum qualification is second class standing in an honours bachelor degree in Arts or Science, or a bachelor degree in Applied Science or Law, or the degree of Doctor of Medicine, or equivalent.
- Applicants with a bachelor's general degree must have at least a B grade average and completed one academic year of satisfactory full-time study as a qualifying student to be considered equivalent.
English proficiency
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
English proficiency waivers
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Finance proof
- Translations
- Credential evaluations
Additional requirements
Documents
- Original transcript from an anglophone secondary school or an original transcript from a francophone secondary school is required
Selection
- All incoming students intending to take 100-level French courses should take an online French placement test before registering
How to apply
2 routes available:
Fees
Queen's University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Queen's University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.
Fee information
- Postgraduate tuition
From CAD$15,166 to CAD$89,396 per year
Funding
Queen's University attracts a community of outstanding student scholars from across the globe. There are a variety of financial aid programs available to assist international and U.S. students studying at Queen's. International students may hold student loans that have been secured through their home countries.
What is the cost of living near Queen's University?
| Category | Cost (in Canadian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,196 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $917 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $136 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $64 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $60 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $72 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $216 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | $92 |
| Coffee shop drink | $7 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $15 |
| Gym membership | $65 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and queensu.ca (University published).
Visa requirements for Queen's University
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