About the Programme
Learn the co-official language of the UN and one of the world’s major languages, official on 6 of the seven continents!
Apply to do a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major or minor in French at the Cave Hill Campus of The UWI, and prepare to explore the world and the region through a new culture.
What Will I Study?
You will discover:
- The beauty of French grammar and vocabulary
- The rich literary tradition that has produced 14 Nobel Prizes in Literature, more than any other language besides English
- French and Francophone cultures of the Caribbean and Africa
- The methods of translation and literary analysis
- How to see the world from the perspective of another culture
Facilities and Resources
Enhance your learning experience by making full use of our:
- Fully equipped Language Laboratory
- Computerised Speech Laboratory for phonetic transcription
- Video Library in the Elizabeth Watson Audiovisual Unit
- Writing Clinic in the Faculty of Humanities & Education
Combine French with another useful skill
- Double major with Spanish
- Minor in Management Studies
- Minor in Tourism
Research
Our faculty does research in translation, Francophone literature and Francophone culture. We focus on the Caribbean, but expose our students extensively to France and Africa as well.
Career Opportunities
If you want to:
- Teach or advance your career teaching French
- Live overseas, teaching English or working for a foreign company
- Become a translator or interpreter
- Have a skill that opens your business to large untapped markets
Then this degree is for you!
Why Study in Barbados
Come for a semester on Study Abroad or do a full degree in a multicultural learning environment. Enjoy the beach, experience the culture and excel in your studies, finishing in only 3 years with competitive tuition costs.
We welcome local, regional, and international students.
Additional Information
All our language classes are 100% coursework. If you would like to know the appropriate course for your proficiency level,
click here.
There are opportunities to study abroad for your degree to immerse yourself in Francophone life.
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