Overview

Careers

A major in French from Washington State University can be useful in various aspects of international business or service work that requires communication with clients who speak the French language in such places as Europe, Africa, and some provinces of Canada.

With additional study, a major in French can lead to work as a teacher of French at the high school or college/university level.

What you can do with a degree in foreign languages and cultures:

Translation and interpreting services
Customs and immigration
Public relations
Business
Teaching
Travel and tourism
Law enforcement
Health services
Publishing, editing
Communication

Programme Structure

Strengths of the program

French is an excellent complement to other disciplines, including business, communications, management and information systems, engineering, history, veterinary medicine, and agriculture.

The school's Language Learning Resource Center provides the latest in language learning technology, such as access to almost 40 computers, two HD TVs with VCR and Blu-Ray DVD players and the ability to check out other equipment.

The school offers four different faculty-led study abroad programs for Spring and Summer. Students can choose to study abroad during Spring break in Guatemala, or study abroad in the Summer in Paris, Berlin, or Berlin/Austria. Study abroad provides students a wide range of opportunities for adventuring, learning, and engaging with the foreign language and culture.

Scholarships are offered annually to new and ongoing students, and for study abroad.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Priority deadline for national students: June 1

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

French studies View 461 other Bachelors in French studies in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Washington State University and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to Washington State University as a first-year student, a student needs to complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary certificate or external examination. (We may consider the first year or two of university in some countries to be secondary level.)
Schooling should include preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences.
WSU requires a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international first-year student.

Tuition Fee

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International

14221 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14221 USD per year during 48 months.
National

14221 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14221 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

5942 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5942 USD per year during 48 months.

Everett: $5,923 / $14,202
Spokane: $5,952 / $14,231
Tri-Cities: $5,923 / $14,202
Vancouver: $5,951 / $14,230
Global (Online): $5,839.00 / $6,510.50

Living costs for Pullman

904 - 1507 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for French.

Available Scholarships

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