Overview

French Studies is an individualized, interdisciplinary course at Fordham University of study based in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. Working closely with a faculty advisor, you will design a rigorous course of study that fits your passions and ambitions.

Here at Fordham, majoring in French goes beyond the classroom as you will find many opportunities to immerse yourself in French in a rich and diverse Francophone cultural presence right here in New York City. You can also choose from a wide range of study abroad programs and spend a semester or a year studying and living in a Francophone country.

Key Facts

With advanced proficiency in speaking and writing French, as well as an extensive literary and cultural preparation, you will be well-equipped to earn advanced degrees in various fields and pursue a wide range of careers. Wherever French is spoken, there may be a role for you.

Our graduates attend professional schools in:

Law
Journalism
Social Work
Education

Career opportunities will be open to you in the US, Europe and Africa, in fields as varied as:

Finance
Publishing
Nonprofit

Programme Structure

Courses included:

The New Wave Arrives!
Francophone Middle East
Le Flâneur à Paris
Women on the Margins in 19th Century France
Contemporary French Philosophy
Postcolonial Representations
Culture & Science in France
Québecois Literature
Francophone African Cinemas
France & the Global Enlightenment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application with essay and $70 application fee
Letter of Recommendation from school guidance counselor or secondary school teacher
Transcripts, mark sheets or certificates from all secondary schools or high schools attended (Fordham requires transcripts for the last four years of pre-university education)
SAT or ACT Results (SAT code: 2259; ACT code: 2748)

International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Diploma
French Baccalaureate
German Abitur
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Italian Diploma di Esame di Stato (Maturita)
Mexican Bachillerato
Singapore Cambridge GCE A levels
South African National Senior Certificate
Spanish Bachillerato
UK GCE Advanced Levels (3+ required)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

65920 USD / year

≈ 65920 USD / year
Out-of-State

65920 USD / year

≈ 65920 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

65920 USD / year

≈ 65920 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Manhattan

Funding

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