4 French BSc Degree Programs

The Bachelor's in Secondary Education: French program prepares students to become proficient educators in teaching the French language and culture at the secondary school level. The program combines c...

The Bachelor of Arts degree program in French is designed to offer a balanced approach to the development of language skills and the acquisition of a broad and solid knowledge of the literature, culture, and civilization of France and the Francophone world. As a major in our programs, you develop linguistic proficiency and cultural literacy. With a deeper awareness of languages, you gain perspective in your role as an international citizen and understanding of the interdependence of nations and peoples.

Nationally recognized for its excellence in teaching and research, the University of Virginia French Department offers a variety of courses and programs that enable its students to explore as well as develop in-depth knowledge and advanced competencies in the field of French. Graduates of our program go on to pursue exciting degrees in business, education, law, medicine, and the arts. For more information, see Career Information for French majors. To receive updates about alumni or to communicate your achievements to the community, visit us on facebook.

Learning a modern language for GCSE is a matter of taking your first steps. You learn rudimentary grammar and vocabulary that enable you to get by but real conversations are still beyond your reach. It is at the sixth form level that you will deepen your grammatical competence and broaden your vocabulary so that you can converse about and debate real-world issues, and immerse yourself into the culture, literature and arts of the country. Even though we live in an age where it seems English is spoken everywhere and where Google Translate will help you where it is not, there is nothing like the experience and satisfaction of being able to step inside a different way of speaking and seeing the world.