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French, B.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
University of North Carolina Wilmington
University rank #1001 (WUR) Wilmington, NC, United States
Students in the French language program from University of North Carolina Wilmington, and those who continue their studies of French as majors and minors, are encouraged to take advantage of one of UNCW's study abroad programs.
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Overview

Each year, more than 1,000 UNCW students enroll in French language, culture, literature and film courses. Many of these students continue on to major or minor in French. Other than the traditional BA degree in French, students can choose to do a BA in French with Teacher Licensure (K-12). 

Education

Students in the French language program from University of North Carolina Wilmington can travel throughout the French-speaking world, including to programs in France (Paris, Cannes and Marseille, for example), Quebec and Senegal. The curriculum in French and Francophone Studies reflects the fact that French is spoken by more than 300 million people in more than 29 countries across 5 continents.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • French Conversation
  • Grammar and Composition 
  • Reading Strategies: “To Be or Not To Be Charlie”
  • French Phonetics & Pronunciation
  • Women and Revolution in the Maghreb since 1954

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    71

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  • Minimum required score:

    6

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  • Minimum required score:

    54

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Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.5

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

General Requirements

  • Completed online application.
    • Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
    • Essay & short answer
    • An official transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified), of grades from secondary school.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    18508 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 9254 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    18508 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 9254 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.

  • In-State

    4444 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 2222 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Wilmington

  • 900 - 1400 USD/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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