Contents of the programme

Franse taal en cultuur

France is the country more Dutch holidaymakers head for than anywhere else, any number of Dutch restaurants write their menus in French, and the Dutch love to read French novels. And the European Union uses French as its official language.

Yet there is still quite a cultural gap between the Netherlands and France, for example as regards etiquette. A Frenchman would never invite you for a cup of coffee, but for an aperitif or a late supper. The French attribute far more importance to matters of social hierarchy and tradition than the Dutch, who like to keep things simple without any unnecessary frills. 
A bachelor’s in French Language and Culture will teach you all about the etiquette, language, literature and rich history of the French.

The bachelor’s in French Language and Culture at the UvA devotes a great deal of attention to teaching students the language and puts a strong emphasis on writing skills. But at the UvA, French means even more. You take courses in linguistics and literary studies with students majoring in other languages, and acquire research and argumentation skills.

In the second and third year students not only learn more about the French language and literature, they also take courses like the philosophy of science and write a thesis.
There is also ample opportunity to take electives at other departments, take a second language for a year, or do an internship. To master the language and culture, it is advisable to do part of the study programme in a French-speaking country.

After completing the bachelor’s in French Language and Culture, you will graduate as a Bachelor of Arts.

Master's programmes

The UvA offers a wide range of master's programmes, taught either in English or in Dutch. Follow the link below for an overview of these programmes (in Dutch).

The job market

Academic training does not directly lead to a specific profession, and as such graduates can find work not only in their field of specialisation but also in jobs that demand a critical, independent and inquisitive nature.

Graduates of French language and culture find work in professions such as pr-officer, policy officer or press relations officer. Possible employers are the government, the European Union, libraries, publishers, tourism, media and business.

Additional entry requirements

Apart from the entry requirements which apply to all students (see below) the following applies to school subjects:

• Compulsory: none
• Preferred: French, Latin

Application and admission

The application procedure for regular study programmes taught in Dutch depends on the country where you have obtained your diploma. Follow the link below for detailed information on application and admission.