In today's global economy, the ability to speak French is an extremely valuable skill. French is spoken on five continents, by over 220 million people in the world, and it is the official language in close to thirty different countries. In this program, you will learn to communicate effectively in French with courses that integrate language and culture. Our curriculum will also help you develop what employers call desirable "soft skills" such as empathy, creativity, mental flexibility, critical thinking, and intercultural communication strategies. You can take advantage of our study abroad opportunities to refine your language skills, immerse yourself in one of the many cultures that use French, and participate in service-learning projects that will give you the skills to be linguistically proficient, open to diversity, and globally literate. The French Studies major can easily be combined with another major and is especially desirable when paired with a major such as Nursing, Engineering, English, or Journalism for instance.
The French Studies is a Bachelor degree offered by University of Arkansas on the Brookings Main Campus campus in Fayetteville , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the Brookings Main Campus campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 21, 2027.
About Bachelor of French Studies
- Like to learn about cultures that use French as a language in North America, Europe, Africa, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific, and the Caribbean
- Want to travel, broaden your horizons, and engage with diversity
- Plan to work internationally and need to develop your intercultural competence
- Want to understand how the French-speaking world impacts and is shaped by globalization
- Seek to gain proficiency in the French language and increase your overall communication skills for any job–domestically or overseas
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of French Studies at University of Arkansas
Entry Requirements
Minimum average of 65 on the 100 point grading scale.
Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11 and 12. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation. An official copy of the Tawjihi original and in English.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 5.5
- TOEFLMin 61
Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of French Studies
- International Education: ESL teacher in the US or overseas
- International Development: health care industry worker, translator, community organizer, human rights agency or NGO worker, etc.)
- Healthcare: doctor, nurse, physician's assistant, physical therapist, administrator, pharmaceutical product representative, NGO worker (Doctors without Borders)
- International business: salesperson, trader, sales representative
- Tourism industry: director, hotel manager, travel agent, tour guide
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of French Studies at University of Arkansas
How to Apply for Bachelor of French Studies at University of Arkansas
- Complete application.
- Submit English Proficiency.
- Submit all academic transcripts, certificates, diplomas (including secondary and post-secondary).
- Complete and submit the Financial Certification Form.
- Submit Current Bank Documents to support the amount listed on the Financial Certification*.
- Submit a copy of your passport biographical page.
- Submit a copy of your I-20.

United States of America, Fayetteville