Program Overview
The French at Vanderbilt University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the French programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 955 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 955 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Nashville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the French programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- History of the French Language: Medieval Period
- Applied French Linguistics
- French Literary Theory
- Apprenticeship in Undergraduate Teaching
- Seminar in Medieval French Literature
- French Feminism from de Beauvoir to the Present
- Seminar in Seventeenth-Century French Literature
- Seminar in Eighteenth-Century French Literature
- Seminar in Nineteenth-Century French Literature
- Seminar in Twentieth-Century French Literature
- Seminar in Francophone Literature
- Seminar in Francophone Caribbean Literature
- Seminar in French Film
- Special Topics in French Studies
- Non-candidate Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The following requirements\napply to applications for most programs in the Graduate School. For\nprogram-specific questions or additional requirements, please directly contact\nyour program of interest.
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- Graduate\nRecord Exam (GRE) \n
- Language\nProficiency Exam (TOEFL or IELTS) \n
- Transcripts \n
- Statement\nof purpose \n
- Letters\nof recommendation \n
Once all sections are\ncomplete, you should submit your application from the Review page by clicking\n"Submit Application." Please complete all required fields in the\nonline application form. The Review page will indicate any sections with\nmissing information.
\nPlease provide all materials\nrequested in the application form. For any additional materials, you can upload\nthose on your Application Status Page, which you will see AFTER you submit the\napplication.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 955 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 955 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 955 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 955 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Vanderbilt University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, United States
Vanderbilt University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-24
- Language English
- Duration 24 months