French (MA)

Master of Arts in French

Master of Arts

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Arts & Media
• Culture & Language
• English & Literature
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Philosophy & Religious Studies

Minimum Credit Units1

30 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

The Master of Arts in French program provides a comprehensive overview of French or francophone studies, or both, with courses in literature, culture, film, linguistics, pedagogy and critical theory, accompanied by discussion of social and historical contexts in France and the French-speaking world. Graduate prepared for programs at the Ph.D. level in French, Francophone Studies or related areas, or to enter the job market ready for professional options such as a career in teaching French as a foreign language.

Accelerated Master’s Programs

Available

Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMPs) are intended for exceptional UArizona undergraduate students seeking to begin a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students earn both degrees in as few as 5 years. Connect with your academic advisor for more information.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual prorams may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

Application Accept. Rate

50%

Avg. Time-to-degree

1.9174 Years

Department-level

Enrollment % Male

46.15%

Enrollment % Female

53.84%

Enrollment % International

76.92%

Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities

7.69%