French (MA) at The University of Arizona Global

The French (MA) is a Master degree offered by The University of Arizona Global on the University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 22, 2027.

About French (MA)

Our Masters programs in French and Francophone Studies require 30 units of coursework; except the Secondary Teaching Certificate option, which requires 48 units including the teaching internship. Students normally proceed through the program in four semesters, completing 5 courses or 15 units during each year in residence. Students meet regularly with the Director of Graduate Studies to craft a curriculum that suits their individual needs and interests. In addition, each student is assigned a faculty mentor. For all options, a minimum of seven classes (this does not include French 593 nor thesis units) must be taken with professors in the French department. Students taking French courses taught in English will do reading and written work in French whenever possible. All options are designed to prepare students for a variety of professional options such as a career in teaching French as a foreign language or pursuing doctoral studies in French and Francophone programs or related fields. Links below offer detailed descriptions of our program's areas of emphasis.

FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES

Gain a comprehensive overview of French and/or Francophone Studies with courses in literature, culture, film, linguistics, pedagogy and critical theory with discussion of social and historical contexts in France and the French-speaking world and prepare for programs at the Ph.D. level in French, Francophone Studies, related fields or to enter the job market with valuable skills.

FRENCH LINGUISTICS AND SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING & TEACHING

Gain a comprehensive overview of French theoretical and applied linguistics as well as second language acquisition and teaching. Prepare to pursue doctoral work in French linguistics or second language acquisition and teaching such as in the SLAT PhD program at the University of Arizona.

SECONDARY TEACHING CERTIFICATION

Prepare for a teaching career in secondary education and become certified to teach in public K-12 schools in the state of Arizona.

ACCELERATED MASTERS PROGRAM

Allows highly qualified UA undergraduates to start coursework toward a Masters during their last year of undergraduate studies, completing their Masters in the fifth year.

The Professional MA in French is a course of study that allows students to complete an emphasis in one of the following areas:

Business Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Journalism
Collaborative Governance

The deadline for Fall admission is February 15 and March 15 for the Professional Masters.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for French (MA) at The University of Arizona Global

Entry Requirements

Admissions Requirements

GPA 3.0 overall
English proficiency exam for international students. See list of acceptable exams and scores here.
CV/Resume
Three letters of recommendation/reference.
A statement of purpose in French.
Graduate College Admission Application and Department questions
Official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended. International Transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied with certified translations.

Standardized Tests

English proficiency exam for international students. See list of acceptable exams and scores here.

Funding Opportunities

Teaching Assistantships
Graduate College Fellowships
Tuition and Registration Scholarships

Departmental Scholarships

Travel Awards

Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:

Fall: February 15*

International Applicants:

Fall: February 15*

*We encourage candidates for admission to apply by February 15 to be competitive for financial aid and teaching positions; however, we will continue to review application materials until all openings have been filled.

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 2603, 2605

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. To determine whether you need to submit proof of English proficiency

Tuition and Fee Information for French (MA) at The University of Arizona Global

Application Fee 85

How to Apply for French (MA) at The University of Arizona Global

International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study.
Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.
Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.

French (MA) at The University of Arizona Global

The University of Arizona Global

United States of America, Tucson