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    Master of Arts in French

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    Santa Barbara, USMAIn-person
    $60,452.00
    Tuition

    Master of Arts in French at University of California-Santa Barbara is a in-person MA program based in Santa Barbara, US. Tuition is $60,452.

    About the program

    The program offers a French Track leading to a PhD in Comparative Literature with specialization in French and Francophone studies, providing a strong disciplinary core within a flexible interdisciplinary framework.

    Focus: research

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL Internet-Based Test (IBT) total score of 80
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Overall Band score of 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $22,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in French at University of California-Santa Barbara cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in French at University of California-Santa Barbara is $60,452.
    Is Master of Arts in French at University of California-Santa Barbara online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in French at University of California-Santa Barbara is offered in-person.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts in French at University of California-Santa Barbara?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts in French at University of California-Santa Barbara: 12 months OPT (US)