Overview

The French curriculum is designed to provide you with linguistic proficiency as well as an understanding of French and Francophone literatures and cultures.

Through extensive course offerings, you will develop linguistic proficiency, hone analytical skills, and gain a critical perspective on global affairs, notably those of the French-speaking world.

Highlights

The French and Francophone Studies program from College of the Holy Cross offers an array of rigorous and innovative courses, all conducted in French. Language courses range from elementary to advanced levels. Upper-level courses include offerings in the following subject areas:

French and Francophone Literatures

Arts & Cultures from the French-speaking World

French-Language Cinema

Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies

Translation

Linguistics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Elementary French

Intermediate French

French Composition & Conversation

Approaches To Reading & Writing

Writing Around the Arts

Paris Through the Looking Glass

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies French studies View 2989 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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120

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application

Holy Cross Certification of Finances Form

Bank letter or financial affidavit

TOEFL or IELTS scores (for non-native English speakers)

High school transcripts

Two letters of recommendation

Application fee of $60

Tuition Fee

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International

63650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63650 USD per year during 48 months.
National

63650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63650 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

63650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63650 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Worcester

1100 - 1620 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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