Overview

The French programme at the University of California, Davis offers a rigorous academic pathway for students seeking to master the language and its cultural nuances. This degree integrates intensive linguistic training with a deep exploration of the intellectual and artistic history of France and French-speaking regions.

Students begin their journey by establishing a firm foundation in core communication skills, including reading, composition, and oral comprehension. As the course progresses, the curriculum expands to cover complex literary analysis and the fundamental principles of linguistics. This structured approach ensures that graduates possess both practical fluency and academic depth.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 37602 per year
National fee: USD 37602 per year
Local fee: USD 14934 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is divided into foundational and advanced stages to ensure a logical progression of skills. Modules may include:

Lower Division

French Language Skills
Reading
Composition
Speaking and Understanding
Linguistics
Literary Analysis

Upper Division

French Literature
French History
Art and Civilisation
Advanced French Language
Translation
Film
Culture

Careers with French

Graduates of the French programme at the University of California, Davis are well-prepared for diverse professional paths in international sectors. The analytical and communication skills gained during the degree are highly valued across various industries, including media, law, and education. Many alumni also choose to pursue further academic research in specialised fields.

Common career destinations for graduates include:

Foreign Language Teacher
Lawyer
Journalist
Museum Curator
Translator
Editor
Sales Representative

Graduates have secured positions at prestigious organisations such as Adobe Animal Hospital, Babylangues France, and Thomas Quinn LLP. Additionally, the programme provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study in areas such as Francophone studies, linguistics, art history, musicology, and film studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

French Poetry

French Drama

French Prose

AThe Romantic Imaginary

Realism, History & the Novel

From Baudelaire to Surrealism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Davis, United States

Disciplines

Literature French studies View 437 other Bachelors in French studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be competitive for freshman admission to UC Davis, prospective students must be on track to earn a high school diploma (or equivalent) and meet all UC freshman admission requirements. Our campus then reviews and assesses all applications as part of our UC Davis freshman application review process.

Freshman 1applicants are required to take the ACT with Writing or the SAT with Essay no later than December 31 of the year they apply.

International students must meet the same admission requirements and will be included in the same selection process as students from the United States.

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

53472 USD / year

≈ 53472 USD / year
Out-of-State

53472 USD / year

≈ 53472 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14202 USD / year

≈ 14202 USD / year

Living costs

Davis

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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

Funding

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