Overview

The French M.Sc. at Florida State University provides students with a rigorous academic foundation in the literature, customs, and contemporary society of the Francophone world. This programme is designed to foster advanced linguistic mastery alongside critical analytical skills necessary for professional scholarship. Candidates can choose between specialised tracks focusing on global literature or contemporary studies to suit their career goals.

Why French at Florida State University?

Students benefit from the presence of the Winthrop-King Institute for Contemporary French and Francophone Studies, which hosts eminent visiting professors and international conferences. The university environment is enriched by interdisciplinary cooperation with departments such as Asian studies, Women’s studies, and the Center for Advancement of Human Rights. Additionally, the department provides thorough preparation in classroom teaching, ensuring graduates are well-equipped for academic roles.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 21129 per year
National fee: USD 21129 per year
Local fee: USD 8628 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum requires a minimum of 32 semester hours, including a distribution of coursework across different historical centuries and a significant research paper. Modules may include:

Global French Literature
Contemporary French and Francophone Studies
Critical Theory
Francophone Literature
Research Techniques
Explication de Texte
20th Century Studies

Careers with French

Graduates are prepared for diverse professional paths, particularly in roles that require deep knowledge of critical theory and Francophone cultures. The programme is specifically structured to meet the requirements of currently advertised academic positions. Beyond education, the analytical and linguistic skills developed support careers in international research, cultural consultancy, and various roles within the humanities and social sciences sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Material Objects and the Curious Life of Things in Eighteenth-Century France

Education and Identity in Francophone Africa: Literature, Film, and Graphic Novels

(Dis)Enchantment in Nineteenth-Century France: Interdisciplinary perspectives

Francophone Cultures: Citizenship, Difference, and Belonging: A transhistorical and transnational perspective

Vodou, Race and Revolution in Haiti, 1804-2004

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tallahassee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

BA in French or equivalent for admission to the MA program
complete and acceptable ("good standing") academic transcripts
GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale
GRE scores
departmental approval, consisting of the collective appraisal of the program faculty

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21129 USD / year

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21129 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8628 USD / year

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Living costs

Tallahassee

United States

955 - 1345 USD / month

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