Overview

Samford University offers through the World Languages and Literature program challenging language, culture and business courses in all three languages and aim to prepare our students for global citizenship as well as the career path of their choice. They encourage all of their majors and minors to participate in the study abroad and exchange programs in France, Germany, Spain, Costa Rica, and Argentina.

Because of the generosity of alumni and friends, they are able to offer scholarship opportunities to students for study abroad and studying languages at Samford.

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Advanced Proficiency in Francophone, Hispanic and/or German Language
Cultural Competency related to living and working in a Francophone, Hispanic and/or German-speaking context
Prepare students for advanced studies in Francophone, Hispanic and/or German academic programs related to their field of interest
Facilitate contacts between students and Francophone, Hispanic and/or German businesses in Alabama
Facilitate contacts between students and Alabama businesses working with Francophone, Hispanic and/or German-speaking companies

Career Opportunities

Public Policy
Law
Education - Teaching, Administration
Business - Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Human Resources
Medical Interpretation
Fine Arts - Music, Literature, Art
International Affairs / International Relations
Tourism
Translation / Interpretation
Religion
Philosophy
History
Publishing
Automotive Industry

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Elementary French
Elementary German
Elementary Spanish
French Literature
German Literature
Spanish Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Homewood, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature View 1019 other Bachelors in Literature 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

Completed International Undergraduate Application
$40 application fee
Official government documentation (passport, visa)
Documentation for financial support (bank statement, minimum balance $42,120)
Translated and notarized transcript (if your high school study was done abroad)
WES Course by Course Evaluation
ECE Course by Course Evaluation
Personal essay
Letter of recommendation
English proficiency tests
ACT/SAT scores (student may request waiver)

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

40760 USD / year

≈ 40760 USD / year
Out-of-State

40760 USD / year

≈ 40760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

40760 USD / year

≈ 40760 USD / year

Living costs

Homewood

United States

850 - 1300 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for World Languages and Literature.

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Overview

Market Ready

Career Opportunities

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

Homewood

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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