Welcome to the Department of Francophone Studies and Languages!

Our department offers:

• 4-year and 3-year majors and minors in French and Francophone Studies, along with courses in Modern Languages and Intercultural Studies.
• two French-language proficiency certificates

Our courses go beyond learning a language. Through literature, film, culture, and the study of language, students explore diverse perspectives, discover new ways of understanding the world, and develop valuable communication, critical thinking, and intercultural skills.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your language skills, explore new cultures, or broaden your academic and career opportunities, there’s a place for you here.

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Learn a Language. Discover New Perspectives. Open New Doors.

• Learning another language is about so much more than words and grammar. It’s about discovering new ways of thinking, connecting with people and cultures, and seeing the world from different perspectives.
• Through language, you gain direct access to stories, histories, ideas, and experiences that might otherwise be lost in translation. Along the way, you sharpen your critical thinking, strengthen your communication skills, and develop the intercultural understanding that matters in an increasingly connected world.

Why study French and Francophone Studies at Brandon University?

Did you know…?

• French is one of the two official languages of Canada and one of the many founding nations of Canada (French, English, and Indigenous);
• it is the third most studied language in the world;
• and it is set to become the world’s most spoken language by 2050.

In fact, according to a recent article in the Globe and Mail, “Francophone candidates are in the driver’s seat. They can demand – and receive – lucrative salaries and perks in the current market, he said. Bilingual candidates are generally worth anywhere from 10- to 30-per-cent more than English-only candidates in today’s job market.”

Why abandon French after high school and lose the skills needed for the job market when you can enrol in a Major and Minor degree at BU!

The French and Francophone Studies Program at Brandon University proposes a vibrant, comprehensive array of courses, as well as a dynamic learning environment, whether you want to reconnect with your Francophone roots, envision travelling or working in Manitoba or abroad, or are curious about learning new languages and literature.

Working in a French language environment at home or abroad

Below are some of the career paths open to you with a French background in higher education at Brandon University:

• Health: Nurse, Medical Practitioner, Counselor
• Education: Early-Childhood Educator, Teacher, Researcher
• Customer Service sector: Fintech, Financial services, automotive and pharmaceutical companies, entry and middle-management roles in marketing and sales, human resources, talent acquisition and information technology
• Business: Administrator, Manager, Mediator
• Arts and Music: Curator, Event Organizer, Public Relations Officer
• Public Service: Lawyer, Social Justice Advocate, Community Development Consultant (municipal, provincial, federal)
• Sciences: Crisis Relief Advisor, Rural Development Researcher, Technician

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We also offer courses of Spanish

Learn more about our new Intermediate course with a short video presentation in Spanish or in English

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