Program Overview

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Master's Programme in French Language and Literature

The Master's Programme in French Language and Literature at Ĺbo Akademi University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the French language and literature. The programme is taught entirely in French, ensuring that students are immersed in the language and culture.

Scope

The programme consists of 120 ECTS credits and is completed over two years.

City

The programme is located in Turku, Finland.

Language

The programme is taught in French and Swedish.

Apply Time

The application period for the programme is from 10 March 2026 to 24 March 2026 at 3:00 pm (Helsinki time).

Programme Structure

The programme offers three different specializations: general, pedagogical, and "language and economy".

• General Specialization: This specialization allows students to acquire in-depth knowledge of the French language and literature, combining language and literature courses with other subjects of their choice.
• Pedagogical Specialization: This specialization aims to train students to become teachers of French as a foreign language, in collaboration with the Faculty of Education at Ĺbo Akademi University in Vaasa. Students participate in a pedagogy seminar specifically designed for teaching French as a foreign language, focusing on both theoretical and practical aspects.
• Language and Economy Specialization: This specialization is based on an interdisciplinary approach, combining French language and literature with economics (at the Faculty of Political Science and Economics) and a second subject, either a language (English, German, Finnish, or Russian) or another field (such as psychology or sociology). Students can also take courses from the secondary blocks at the University of Turku.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the French Language and Literature programme have a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Teaching
• Research
• Business
• Translation and interpretation
• International organizations
• Diplomacy
• Tourism
• Culture
• Media

Main Subject

The main subject of the programme is French Language and Literature.

Number of Study Places

There are 5 study places available for the programme in 2026.

Applicants

In 2025, there were 12 applicants to the programme.

Related Programmes

Students may also be interested in the following related programmes:

• Master's Programme in English Language and Literature
• Master's Programme in German Language and Literature
• Master's Programme in Russian Language and Literature