Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor
4 years
Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies
Why study French at UBC Okanagan?
Explore a diversity of francophone cultures from around the world. French is the only language other than English spoken on five continents, therefore being proficient in it can facilitate work in nearly every region of the globe.
The language courses are designed to improve skills in reading, composition and oral communication, and foster critical analysis of cultural material as well as intercultural understanding.
Our literature courses cover francophone literatures across historical periods and from a range of geographical regions.
Careers and Outcomes
UBC degrees are respected by employers around the globe. Program graduates will have the skills to pursue a career in a variety of fields like,
- Journalism
- Non-profit agencies
- Law
- Intercultural education
- Museums
- International development
- Teaching
- Global education
- Politics and government
The French program aims to prepare students to achieve levels A1, A2, B1, B2 and up to C1 of the the European Common Frame of Reference for Languages, an international benchmark (CEFR).
Studies have shown that professionals with various levels of bilingualism make more money and are more marketable. Careers include tourism, management, business, media, education, as well as civil and foreign services.
Become a French teacher
There is a great need of qualified and dynamic French teachers in BC. After obtaining your BA with a major in French, you can apply to the 16-month Bachelor of Education program to complete a teaching degree.
You can specialize in teaching French as a second language (French Immersion, Core French) or French as a first language (in a Francophone school).
Experiential Learning
Expand your horizons while studying abroad, conducting meaningful research, or working in the community with your UBC colleagues.
Learn more about Co-op, Go Global, Undergraduate Research Awards and other opportunities at Experiential Education.
Students are encouraged to broaden their cultural awareness by engaging with the local Francophone community, as well as exchange programs such as the federal government’s Explore program and the Language Assistant program offered in partnership with the French Government.
Espaces francophones is a joint initiative between the Okanagan School of Education (OSE) and the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (FCCS) and aims to create a sense of community amongst UBCO’s French speakers.
Global and Close-Knit
At UBC Okanagan, you gain all the benefits of attending a globally ranked, top 5% university while studying in a close-knit learning community. 50% of graduates, from all across the globe, choose to stay in the region.
Discover the Okanagan
A diverse natural region with sandy beaches, beautiful farms, vineyards, orchards and snow-capped mountains, the Okanagan is an inspirational landscape perfect for those seeking leisure or outdoor adventure.
UBC's Okanagan campus borders the dynamic city of Kelowna, a hub of economic development with a population of more than 150,000 people— the fourth fastest-growing population in Canada.
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