Overview

Is French Right for You?

You will benefit from majoring (or minoring) in the French program of Loyola Marymount University if you

Plan to become a doctor, lawyer, business person, college professor, or journalist

Would like to work or volunteer in a French speaking community abroad

Learned French at home and want to develop your skills professionally and academically

Are interested in the culture of French speaking populations abroad

Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes will be assessed through a Senior Capstone Project, which consists of a portfolio during the last semester of the senior year. The portfolio is a collection of multiple samples usually compiled over time accompanied by a personal reflection essay, which would show that the student has met the objectives of the French program.

Majors in French will know:

The variety and nature of linguistic practices of French-speaking populations

The variety and nature of cultural texts of French-speaking populations

The variety and nature of cultural perspectives in the Francophone world at large

The representative literary works and cultural texts of Francophone cultures and civilizations, and other diasporic French-speaking populations

The principal aspects of cultural expressions such as literature, art, social practices, gender, and media of the Francophone world at large

Theoretical terminology and concepts essential to analyze literary and cultural products.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

French

History of Ideas

Workshop in Professional French

Writing Workshop in French

Stylistics and Translations

Senior Capstone Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

French studies View 436 other Bachelors in French studies in United States

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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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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Be sure to include the $60 application fee.

To request a fee waiver, please follow the instructions on the application you choose to use.
Submit a letter of recommendation with your application.
This should be sent from an official at the school you attend. A letter from a teacher and a letter from your counselor or principal is recommended. One letter of recommendation is required.
Send your transcripts to Undergraduate Admission.
All first year applicants should include their grades on the application they chose to submit or upload a copy of their transcripts. Enrolling first year applicants must all submit official final high school transcripts before school begins, showing your high school graduation date.
Transfer students must also submit transcripts from each college or university attended.

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

64470 USD / year

≈ 64470 USD / year
Out-of-State

64470 USD / year

≈ 64470 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

64470 USD / year

≈ 64470 USD / year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 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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Overview

Is French Right for You?

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Los Angeles

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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