KU Leuven Master en Langue Et Littérature Françaises
KU Leuven

KU Leuven

Master en Langue Et Littérature Françaises

Leuven, Belgium

Master degree

1 year

French

Full time

16 Sep 2026

EUR 5,613 **

On-Campus

* there is no strict application deadline | for the most recent – and only official – information on application deadlines, please check the KU Leuven webpage

** for non-EEA; EUR 1181.40 for EEA | for the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check the KU Leuven webpage

Key Summary

    About : The Master in French Language and Literature program offers an in-depth examination of French literature and culture. Students will engage with texts from various periods, enhancing their critical and analytical skills while exploring the historical and contemporary significance of the French language. The program typically spans two years (full-time) and provides opportunities for individual research and interdisciplinary study.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including teaching, translation, cultural analysis, and publishing. Opportunities may also exist in international relations, tourism, and media, where proficiency in French and a deep understanding of French culture are valuable assets.

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The Master in French Language and Literature will perfect your skills in French and will give you the opportunity to develop an analytical framework in French linguistics and literature. You will benefit from the teaching of recognized specialists, who will guide you in their field of expertise towards the development of a personal research project.

About the Programme

The program places great emphasis on the academic study of French in all its aspects, ranging from the theoretical and historical study of the language and literature to the creative mastery of the living language, both spoken and written. Theoretical courses alternate with seminars - and both will develop your academic and communicative skills. Our team of internationally renowned specialists will prepare you for a career in communication, intercultural relations, teaching, translation, linguistics and research, or in the broad media sector.

The main goal of the Master's degree in French Language and Literature is to scientifically study these disciplines in both their fundamental and applied aspects. This objective assumes, on the one hand, that students achieve an advanced mastery of the French language and, on the other hand, that they develop the ability to adopt a scientific approach. Through the study of concrete linguistic and literary questions, you will learn to situate, structure and analyze a problem in a rigorous way in order to develop a personal proposal.

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