BA in French (Honours) (Arts and Business Co-op and Regular) in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo | Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 57,000
(c. USD40,898.41)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

In a nation that embraces bilingualism and an increasingly interconnected global landscape, mastering French as a second language provides a competitive advantage across numerous professional domains. At Waterloo, students can select from beginner to advanced language courses, along with diverse offerings in French linguistics, literature, cultural studies, and historical development. Instruction comes from distinguished faculty, including recipients of the Governor General's award and internationally recognized French scholars. For those seeking practical experience through North America's premier co-op program, consider applying to Honours Arts or Honours Arts and Business Co-op, with the option to declare French as your major after first year. Program features include immersive experiences. Reside at La Bastille, Waterloo's dedicated French-language living community at St. Paul's University College. Alternatively, enhance your cultural understanding and language proficiency through year-long study programs in Quebec or France. A streamlined path to education careers. Aspiring educators can benefit from our French Teaching Specialization, which guarantees admission to Nipissing University's Faculty of Education upon completion of your Waterloo degree.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Official/Unofficial High School Transcripts Required.
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - 90 Overall (25 writing, 25 speaking)
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall (6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening)

International Baccalaureate (IB) - HL or SL English A - minimum 4 or HL English B - minimum 5, total 27

Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including

Any Grade 12 U English (minimum final grade of at least 70%)
Admission average: Low 80s (co-op and regular)

Tuition CAD 57,000

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