Bachelor in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General
UCLouvain (Université catholique de Louvain)
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
Language and literature studies broaden the mind to the world. The objective is to provide you with a rigorous general education combined with linguistic and literary specialization. At the end of the bachelor's degree, you will: Have acquired a strong general, literary, and historical culture. Have honed your writing and argumentation skills. Have developed literary sensitivity and the ability to comment on and interpret poetic, narrative, or dramatic texts. Possess powerful tools for language analysis. Have achieved a good level, both orally and in writing, in either Spanish or Italian. Through a multidisciplinary curriculum, you will develop your communicative and critical analysis skills and be capable of interpreting cultural, literary, and linguistic phenomena of diverse and complex nature that address the challenges of the 21st century.
Career Opportunities
You appreciate the precision and beauty of both spoken and written language. You are curious to understand the phenomena that explain the functioning of languages. You wish to analyze literary texts in depth, enjoying the act of reading. You love learning languages and exploring other cultures. You value clear thinking and rigorous reflection. You aim to acquire strong analytical and argumentative skills. You seek to comprehend contemporary society and its evolution through the lens of its history, languages, and literary productions, aspiring to become a critical and engaged citizen.
Program Curriculum
The Bachelor's program offers you: General education in humanities (philosophy and contemporary history). Core courses in linguistics, literature, and methodology, including two classes in English immersion (with pedagogical support). Study of major periods and genres in French and Francophone literature in Belgium, combining literary theory, analysis of works, and extensive knowledge of texts. Reflection on the history of the French language and its various states in the contemporary world, as well as practice in creative writing in French. The choice between studying Spanish or Italian language and literature. The possibility to deepen certain aspects of your education or explore other disciplines through a 20-credit option. Introduction to research through a final cycle project, with strong methodological guidance.
Admission Requirements
You appreciate the precision and beauty of both spoken and written language. You are curious to understand the phenomena that explain the functioning of languages. You wish to analyze literary texts in depth, enjoying the act of reading. You love learning languages and exploring other cultures. You value clear thinking and rigorous reflection. You aim to acquire strong analytical and argumentative skills. You seek to comprehend contemporary society and its evolution through the lens of its history, languages, and literary productions, aspiring to become a critical and engaged citizen.
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About UCLouvain (Université catholique de Louvain)
UCLouvain (Université catholique de Louvain)
Brussels, Belgium
UCLouvain (Université catholique de Louvain) is one of Belgium's largest and most prestigious universities, founded in 1425, offering programmes across science, engineering, medicine, humanities,...
University Profile- Start Date September
- Language French / English
- Duration 3 years
- Credits 180
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