Overview

The French program from Williams College allows for an individualized course of study involving work in several departments and the opportunity to study abroad.

Students electing the French Studies Major should speak with a French Major Advisor (Professors Saint-Just, Leelah, Pieprzak, and Martin in 2024-2025) by the end of their sophomore year, before submitting their Declaration of Major Form to the Registrar. This is imperative for students who are planning to spend a part or all of their junior year Studying Abroad.

Why Consider a French Major or French Certificate?

In our globalized world, the study of foreign languages is essential to cultural understanding and professional success. Employers and graduate schools seek candidates who can bring excellent communication and language skills to their studies and work. Students who have completed foreign language majors and minors report that interviewers are impressed with their language skills and cultural proficiency. This is as true for those attending Medical, Law, and Business Schools as it is for those pursuing careers in Academia, Public Service, and International Relations.

Our French Majors and Certificate Students thrive at Williams! They often combine their French Major or Certificate with double majors in Biology, Chemistry, Math, Computer Science, History, Political Science, Art History, English, Comparative Literature, and Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies.

They frequently live, intern, and study abroad in France, Switzerland, Morocco, and Sénégal during their junior years, and many spend a postgraduate year working abroad with the Teaching Assistant Program in France. Following graduate school at prestigious universities (such as NYU, University of Michigan, Vanderbilt, and Harvard), our French Majors and Certificate Students gone on to dynamic careers in education, medicine, law, public service, politics, business, journalism, and the arts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

French Language and Francophone Cultures

Advanced Studies in French Language and Francophone Culture

Advanced French: Danger and Desire in French Film and Fiction

Voyages Francophones: Alienation and Self-Discovery in Contemporary Literature and Film

War and Resistance: Two Centuries of War Literature in France (1800-2015)

On Strike: Workers and Revolutions in the French Republic

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

North Adams, United States

Disciplines

French studies View 433 other Bachelors in French studies in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application, Coalition Application, or QuestBridge Application

School Report

Counselor Recommendation

Two Teacher Recommendations

Mid-Year Report (Due February 5 or for schools on a trimester, when 2nd trimester grades are available)

$65 Application Fee or Fee Waiver

Early Decision Agreement Form (Early Decision applicants only)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

72170 USD / year

≈ 72170 USD / year
Out-of-State

72170 USD / year

≈ 72170 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

72170 USD / year

≈ 72170 USD / year

Living costs

North Adams

United States

876 - 1815 USD / month

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

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About