Set yourself apart by deepening your knowledge of the French language and cultures through a multi-disciplinary approach that brings together literature and linguistics, and encompasses several areas of specialization, including creative writing, applied linguistics, gender studies, and psycholinguistics. Go beyond traditional limits of specialization and create new possibilities of study.
The Masters and Doctoral programs in French Studies are combined. Courses are offered at Glendon campus in mid-town Toronto and at our Keele campus, located north of the city.
Skills You'll Learn
- Challenge and apply plural theoretical perspectives
- Acquire in depth insight into the knowledge of varieties of French and literatures of the Francophone world
- Learn to connect the study of French with other disciplines such as translation, law, history, philosophy, sociology, psychology, cognitive science, and public affairs
- Investigate current issues raised by major cultural, artistic, societal, political and linguistic movements that have contributed to the state of the French-speaking world today
Careers
As a Master in French Studies graduate, you are well-equipped to become a leader and changemaker. Here are a few examples of possible career paths:
- Teaching
- Cultural journalism
- Editing and publishing
- Copywriting and professional writing
- Public Relations
Hands-On Experiences
- Apply the concepts and theories you’re studying to real world challenges. Engage in guided practical experiences in the classroom, workplace, community and abroad. These are some opportunities for French Studies graduate students.
- Join internationally known research centres to master skills in corpus analysis, in the edition of manuscript and the development of databases, bibliographies and e-journals at the Centre de documentation sur le Maghreb littéraire at the Keele campus, and on the Glendon campus, Le centre de recherche sur le contact linguistique, Le groupe de recherche en Études francophones and the Groupe de recherche sur la traduction et les échanges culturels
Admission Requirements
Program Requirements
Duration - Master's program
FULL-TIME
The average duration of the Master’s program is five semesters, the equivalent of a year and a half of uninterrupted study in the program.
PART-TIME
Part-time students usually take one course per semester for an average duration of 8 semesters, which is the approximate equivalent of two and a half years of uninterrupted study in the program.
Duration - PhD program
FULL-TIME
The average duration of the PhD program is twelve sessions, i.e. the equivalent of four years of study interrupted in the program.
PART-TIME
Part-time students must usually take one course per semester to maintain their enrollment in the program.
Student Supports & Resources
Glendon Campus prides itself on being a supportive community that goes the extra mile to ensure you get the help you need. See some of the resources French Studies graduate students use the most.







Meet Your Professors
You’ll learn from and get to know approachable professors, who are prominent members of the international translation studies community and actively working and researching in the field.
News & Events
GLENDON GRADUATE PROGRAMS-INFORMATION SESSION/SÉANCE D'INFORMATION
En savoir plus sur certains programmes d’études supérieures à l’université York, campus Glendon : Maîtrise en traductologie, Maîtrise en études françaises, Doctorat en études francophones.
Veuillez vous joindre à nous, mercredi, 5 février à 14 heures sur Zoom : https://yorku.zoom.us/j/98355227657
Ordre du jour
- Entrée directe
- Bourses d’entrée
- Financements
- Frais de scolarité
- Exigences du diplôme (Options : cours, travail de recherche, mémoire, thèse)
- Conditions d’admission
- Demande d’admission et date limite (le 15 février 2025)
- Autres questions…
Questions ? Commentaires ? N’hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous!
Aurelia Klimkiewicz (Directrice du programme d’études supérieures en traductologie : aklimkiewicz@glendon.yorku.ca
Dominique Scheffel-Dunand (Directrice des programmes d’études supérieures en Études françaises et francophones : dsdunand@glendon.yorku.ca
Jacqueline Angoh (Coordinatrice des programmes d’études supérieures en traductologie, Études françaises et francophones jangoh@glendon.yorku.ca
Learn more about some graduate programs at York University – Glendon campus: MA in Translation Studies, MA in French Studies and Phd in Francophone Studies
Come and join us on Wednesday, Feb 5 at 2 p.m, on Zoom : https://yorku.zoom.us/j/98355227657
Items to be discussed:
- Direct entry
- Entrance Scholarship
- Fellowships (funding)
- Tuition fees
- Degree Requirements (Options: courses, Research Paper, Thesis, doctoral dissertation)
- Admission Requirements
- Application process and deadline (February 15, 2025)
- Any other questions you may have…
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us.
Aurelia Klimkiewicz (Graduate Program Director, Translation Studies : aklimkiewicz@glendon.yorku.ca
Dominique Scheffel-Dunand (Graduate Program Director, French and Francophone Studies: dsdunand@glendon.yorku.ca
Jacqueline Angoh (Programs Coordinator, Translation Studies, French and Francophone Studies: jangoh@glendon.yorku.ca
