French StudiesNorth America

95 Master's degrees in French Studies in North America

Dalhousie University4,0(59)

Halifax, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

French

Earn your Master of Arts in French with courses in the areas of French and francophone literatures and cultures, French and general linguistics, and second-language studies. The Master of Arts in French programme is both a self-contained programme and a first step towards a doctorate degree (PhD).

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year, 4 months$12,594/yr

The University of the West Indies4,0(211)

New Kingston, Jamaica

Translation (French and Spanish)

Translation (French and Spanish) at The University of the West Indies deals with translation as a process in bilingual communication with a focus on translation into English.

M.A. Part-time Blended

2 years$15,000/yr

Montclair State University4,3(7)

Montclair, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Teaching with Certification in French

The Teaching with Certification in French at Montclair State University is an in-person Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programme. Designed for bachelor's degree holders, this full-time course provides initial New Jersey teacher certification. It combines advanced pedagogy with clinical practice over a standard graduate duration.

M.A.T. Full-time On-campus

1 year$27,270/yr

University at Buffalo4,4(47)

Buffalo, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

French and Spanish

The French and Spanish M.A. at the University at Buffalo is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for full-time study. Students explore diverse literatures, linguistics, and cultures through a flexible curriculum. This degree provides advanced linguistic training and scholarly research skills over a standard two-year duration.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,740/yr

The University of Arizona4,2(46)

Tucson, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

French - Accelerated Master's Program

The French - Accelerated Master's Program offered by The University of Arizona 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.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,400/yr

University of Notre Dame4,5(22)

South Bend, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

French and Francophone Studies

The French and Francophone Studies Graduate Program at University of Notre Dame provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of culture in France and in the Francophone world.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$66,934/yr

University of British Columbia4,2(211)

Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

French

The Graduate Program in French Studies at the University of British Columbia offers a dynamic curriculum that focuses on a contextualized understanding of the languages, literatures, and cultures of France, Québec and the Francophone world. Students may specialize in literature or linguistics, or propose a research program combining both fields.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$7,185/yr

Michigan State University4,1(26)

East Lansing, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

French and Francophone Studies

Are you interested in exploring the diversity of the Frenchspeaking world from a variety of perspectives? Today, an advanced degree in French and Francophone Studies at Michigan State University can uniquely prepare you for a career in higher education or the professional world, or give your chosen career a new direction.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$58,542/yr

California State University Long Beach4,3(23)

Long Beach, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

French and Francophone Studies

The French and Francophone Studies programme from provides California State University Long Beach advanced knowledge of French and Francophone literature, its history, and major writers and works, combined with the aims and methods of scholarly research in the field.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$17,922/yr

University of Massachusetts Amherst4,5(11)

Amherst Center, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

French and Francophone Studies

The French and Francophone Studies program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst offers three degree options at the graduate level for students with a variety of backgrounds and career objectives: the Master of Arts, the Master of Arts Portfolio (an option under the MA), and the Master of Arts in Teaching.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$37,269/yr

Valdosta State University3,9(8)

Online

Foreign Language Education (French or Spanish)

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages offers the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Foreign Language Education (French or Spanish) at Valdosta State University.

M.A.T. Part-time Online

2 years$7,956/yr

University of Kansas4,6(8)

Lawrence, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

French

The French programme at the University of Kansas is a comprehensive Master of Arts degree focusing on Francophone language, literature, and culture. This full-time, campus-based course typically spans two years, offering students advanced professional preparation through dedicated research, teaching mentorship, and extensive library resources.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,712/yr

University of Oregon4,0(25)

Eugene, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

French

The French programme at the University of Oregon offers a comprehensive B.A. degree focusing on language and literature. This full-time, on-campus course develops real-world proficiency and analytical reasoning. Students explore diverse Francophone cultures while preparing for global careers in diplomacy or commerce.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$34,386/yr

Eastern Michigan University4,4(7)

Ypsilanti, United States

World Languages - French

The World Languages - French M.Sc. at Eastern Michigan University is a comprehensive postgraduate programme delivered in a public study mode. Over the course of the degree, students develop professional linguistic proficiency and deep cultural knowledge, preparing them for advanced research or diverse global careers.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,916/yr

Western University - Canada4,0(56)

London, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

French Studies

The French Studies programme at Western University - Canada is a full-time MA degree delivered over three terms. This intensive course focuses on developing socially engaged global citizens through advanced linguistic and literary training. Students can choose between project-based or thesis-based pathways to suit their goals.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$11,894/yr

Washington University in St. Louis4,4(7)

Saint Louis, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

French

Our Department of Romance Languages and Literatures is one of the most active in the country. In the French section at Washington University in St. Louis, we are deeply committed to a dynamic program of excellent quality.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$66,850/yr

University of Minnesota4,2(48)

Minneapolis, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

French Studies

The first two years of the French Studies program at University of Minnesota—culminating in a comprehensive MA exam—provide training in the French and Francophone literary tradition, building the foundation for more specialized study and research at the doctoral level.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$33,552/yr

University of South Carolina3,7(6)

Columbia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

French

The French MA program offered at University of South Carolina trains students to teach and carry out research in French and various related fields. The expertise of the French faculty ranges from the literatures and cultures of the French Renaissance to those of present-day France and the Francophone world.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$29,760/yr

Binghamton University4,1(55)

Binghamton, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

French

The Romance Languages and Literatures Department at Binghamton University offers a Master of Arts (MA) degree program in French, with both thesis and non-thesis tracks available, customized to allow students to focus on cultural and literary studies, linguistics, pedagogy, and/or translation.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$26,340/yr

Montclair State University4,3(7)

Montclair, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Teaching with Dual Certification in French and Teacher of Students with Disabilities

The Teaching with Dual Certification in French and Teacher of Students with Disabilities at Montclair State University is a comprehensive Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programme. This in-person degree provides initial teacher certification in New Jersey, combining French expertise with special education over a full-time duration.

M.A.T. Full-time On-campus

1 year$27,270/yr