Overview

The French Studies programs at Santa Clara University combine rigorous language training with in-depth cultural analysis to develop the practical skills needed to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and a fast-moving global market. Students learn to engage with different ways of thinking and living; they analyze varied forms of cultural production and reflect on real-world and globally significant issues related to politics, migration, nation, gender, race, identity, the environment, global terrorism, and social justice.

Careers

Students who major or minor in French & Francophone Studies are well-equipped to enter a variety of fields such as international relations, business, international law, journalism, education, and the arts.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Literary and Cultural Analysis

Translation and Cultural Interpretation

French for a Global Marketplace

Contemporary France: Society, Culture and Politics

Francophone World

Sociolinguistics of the French-speaking World

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

175 alternative credits

quarter units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Santa Clara, United States

Disciplines

French studies View 440 other Bachelors in French studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Common Application

Official high school transcripts (grade nine through the most recently completed term)

If your official high school transcript is not provided in English, please submit original and an English translation.

One Academic Teacher Evaluation (through Common Application)

Secondary School Report Form (through Common Application)

$70 non-refundable application fee

Proof of English Proficiency (please review our requirements)

SCU Financial Resource Statement

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

62760 USD / year

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Out-of-State

62760 USD / year

≈ 62760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

62760 USD / year

≈ 62760 USD / year

Living costs

Santa Clara

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Living costs

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