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    Language, Culture and History: French and Francophone Studies MA

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    London, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £35,400.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    70%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits
    £90.00
    App fee

    Language, Culture and History: French and Francophone Studies MA at UCL is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in London, GB. Tuition is £35,400.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary program covering French language skills, textual criticism, theoretical analysis, historiography, trauma, creativity, and post-colonial theory in French and Francophone culture.

    Focus: coursework
    QS World University Rankings 2026: 9th (UCL overall)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 26, 2026
    Term 2026
    Jun 26, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Level 4 (exact scores per UCL English requirements page: IELTS 7.5 overall with min 7.0 each; TOEFL iBT pre-2026-01-21: 109 overall with 27/30 RW, 23/30 SL; post: approx 110 with 5.5 each on 6pt scale)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Level 4 (7.5 overall; minimum 7.0 in each component)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Graduate Route (UK)

    £17,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Language, Culture and History: French and Francophone Studies MA at UCL cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Language, Culture and History: French and Francophone Studies MA at UCL is £35,400 across 180 required credits.
    Is Language, Culture and History: French and Francophone Studies MA at UCL online or in-person?
    Language, Culture and History: French and Francophone Studies MA at UCL is offered in-person.
    How long does Language, Culture and History: French and Francophone Studies MA at UCL take to complete?
    Language, Culture and History: French and Francophone Studies MA at UCL is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Language, Culture and History: French and Francophone Studies MA at UCL?
    Per the program's published guidance: upper second-class Bachelor's degree
    How competitive is Language, Culture and History: French and Francophone Studies MA at UCL?
    Language, Culture and History: French and Francophone Studies MA at UCL reports an acceptance rate of approximately 70%.