Bachelor of Arts (BA)
In our French program, you will explore a diversity of francophone cultures from around the world. 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, UBC’s Go Global international study abroad program, and the Language Assistant Program offered in partnership with the French Government.
Proficiency or mastery of the French language will considerably expand your career options and destinations. 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.
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).
UBC Okanagan’s liberal arts degree prepares students for global citizenship by integrating foundational knowledge with interdisciplinary opportunities in social justice, sustainability and Indigenous content. Students who earn a BA degree graduate with a broad range of knowledge and the ability to think critically, be creative, problem solve and communicate effectively.
Put your classroom learning to the test with Co-op job placements throughout the region and beyond. Co-op helps you to gain beneficial skills such as how to build your resumé, apply for jobs, expand your professional network and earn money to pay for tuition.
The study of French can be an excellent focus for your degree or a perfect complement to a program of study. French is one of the two official Canadian languages and the only language other than English spoken on five continents. Study in French can be applied to many fields and can facilitate work in nearly every region of the globe.
Pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA)—with a major, combined major, or minor—in our French language program at UBC Okanagan. The BA program includes language studies at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, as well as courses in literature, culture and translation.
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.
Language students at UBC Okanagan have the invaluable opportunity to study abroad in a French-speaking university for one or two semesters through UBC’s Go Global exchange program. There are opportunities for stdents to work with faculty as teaching assistants, markers or research assistants.
UBC Okanagan’s French program offers a wide variety of foundational and advanced courses that cover translation, literature and culture.
Sample courses:
View course descriptions for the 2020-2021 academic year. Browse here for all French courses and descriptions in the Academic Calendar.
Detailed information on the French program can be found in the Okanagan Academic Calendar, a comprehensive guide to all programs, courses, services, and academic policies at The University of British Columbia:
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in French:
French undergraduates can complete a BA in French with a Major, Minor, or General Studies BA with a concentration in French, or a BA in French and Spanish.
Teach French! 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).
Communications and Rhetoric Certificate
Students can receive a Certificate in Communications and Rhetoric by completing 15 credits through courses from four thematic interdisciplinary and relational clusters, and a final capstone project. This is an add on to any major; some credits can be double counted.
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Students are encouraged to declare their major in French at the end of their first year in order to take the prerequisite second-year courses. Refer to the Academic Calendar for required courses.
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Tuition Fees
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Study in French can be applied to nearly any field and can facilitate work in nearly every region of the globe. Earn a UBC degree respected by employers around the globe, and secure a career as a bilingual educator, community worker development agency worker, or translator. Or continue your education to work in professions such as law, teaching, and international relations.
Learn and earn with Co-op, a paid opportunity for students to enrich their education with work experience. At UBC’s Okanagan campus, sign up for Co-op to: build your resumé with professional experience; learn valuable tips on how to successfully apply for jobs; expand your network of industry contacts; and earn money to pay for tuition. Inquire about Co-op by phone at 250.807.9623 or by email.
The UBC Okanagan Arts Career Apprenticeship Program (UBCO ACAP) connects upcoming arts, humanities and social sciences graduates from the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies with Okanagan-based employers for one-year, paid, early career opportunities.
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).
Students can pursue a master’s or PhD through the Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies (IGS) program at UBC Okanagan. The IGS program allows students to develop multi- and interdisciplinary course and research programs to suit their interests.
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The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the 40 best universities in the world. In the psychology program at UBC’s Okanagan campus, you gain all the benefits of attending a globally respected university while studying in a close-knit learning community.
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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. In fact, the Okanagan Valley is rated one of the best communities in Canada to grow your business.
More than 160 buses travel daily from campus to key locations such as Kelowna’s cultural district and thriving downtown waterfront. The campus is two minutes from the Kelowna International Airport, one of the Top 10 busiest airports in Canada.
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