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Join an intensive research unit and open doors to careers that meet the needs of the current job market with the PhD in French Studies program.
The program is rich in both theory and practice – you’ll be involved in cutting-edge research projects and experiential education opportunities in your choice of three fields of research: cultural studies in a francophone context, early modern French literary studies and theory, or electronic archiving, editing and publishing in a francophone context.
You’ll benefit from international conferences that are regularly organized by the department and a lecture series that provides you with the opportunity to meet top scholars from around the world.
You’ll be prepared to pursue a career in academia, teaching, or the public or private sectors with roles like translator/interpreter, intercultural consultant, language instructor, bilingual communications specialist, program coordinator for International organizations and NGOs, and bilingual program manager and customer relations.
Research areas and degree fields
- Cultural Studies in a Francophone Context
- Early Modern French Literary Studies and Theory
- Electronic Archiving, Editing and Publishing in a Francophone Context
Program overview
Department/School: French Studies
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Doctoral, Research
Length of program: 48 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Thesis
Application deadlines
- February 1 (for admission in September)
- July 1 (for admission in January of the following year)
Key contacts
Scarlett van Berkel
scarlett.vanberkel@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 41595
Admission limitations
Due to funding restrictions, the Faculty of Arts is currently limiting the number of international students we can admit. Please contact the department's Associate Chair, Graduate Studies prior to applying to discuss your interest in this program.
Supervisors
Admission requirements
- Students must have a Master of Arts (MA) degree in French Studies (or in a closely related field) and must have achieved an overall average of at least 80% in their MA program.
- Students are required to submit a plan of study.
Degree requirements
- Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree
- Check out Waterloo's institutional thesis repository - UWspace to see recent submissions from the department of French Studies graduate students
Application materials
- Writing Sample (written in French)
- Resume
- Supplementary information form (SIF)
- The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
- If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
- Transcripts
- References
- Three references are required; at least two academic
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
- TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)
Tuition and fees
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Visit the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program
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Review living costs and housing
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Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students