Study plan for MAHF-FRAN Master's Programme in French, vår 2026
ECTS Credits
The course consists of 120 ECTS credits with a standard length of two years' full-time study.
Full-time/Part-time
Full time.
If you want to complete the course on a 50% part-time basis, a formal application must be submitted to the institution. Please see Routines for the master's degree programme.
Language of Instruction
See the individual course plan for topics that are included in the programme.
Semester
Autumn
Objectives and content
The French master's programme aims to provide high-level knowledge in the fields of French linguistics and literature whilst at the same time providing skills in oral and written use of modern French.
The Master's programme also aims to develop a critical and independent attitude towards problems and methods within scientific disciplines of the subject.
Required Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
The student, upon completion of the program, shall have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge:
The student
- Has specialized knowledge in the disciplines of French linguistics and Francophone literature.
- Has experience with how the disciplines can intersect and be used in interdisciplinary contexts relevant to culture and society.
- Has fundamental knowledge of key issues, theories, and methods within the relevant field.
- Has deep knowledge of the specific field related to their master's thesis.
Skills:
The student
- Can work independently and long-term on problem-solving based on academic knowledge.
- Can develop oral and written French issues, analyses, and conclusions within their own field.
- Can communicate knowledge within the field related to the master's thesis to fellow students, in a school context, or to a broader audience.
- Can acquire and use knowledge in new areas within the discipline.
General Competence:
The student
- Can carry out a limited research or development project under supervision and inaccordance with applicable research ethical standards.
- Can independently continue with their own competence development and specialization.
- Can demonstrate skills in the correct use of sources, correct presentation of references, and use of relevant literature databases.
- Has basic experience with the principles and use of digital source criticism.
Admission Requirements
In order to apply for the Master's Programme in French you need a bachelor's degree in French or equivalent. You must hold a minimum of 80 ECTS in relevant courses such as French language and literature or equivalent.
Bachelor degrees from UiB that qualify:
- Bachelor degree in French
Bachelor degrees that qualify:
- Other bachelor degrees can qualify if you can document 80-100 ECTS in French language and literature or equivalent
You also need to document:
- Average grade of minimum C (equivalent to Norwegian grade C)
- Proficiency in English: Please note that admission to the Master's Programme in French requires lower test results in English than the general requirements for UiB. The language requirements for the Master's Programme in French are:
- IELTS academic - International English Langauge Testing System: Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the bands: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
- TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language, internet-based test (iBT): Minimum total score: 80
- PTE Academic - Pearson Test of English Academic. Minimum overall score: 53
Recommended previous knowledge
N/A
Introductory Courses
There are no introductory courses for the master's programme.
Compulsory units
- FRAN307/Main language topic, autumn (15 credits)
- FRAN308/Main literary topic, spring (15 credits)
- FRAN312/French literature, autumn (15 credits, in collaboration with NTNU)
- FRAN313/French linguistics, spring (15 credits, in collaboration with NTNU)
- FRAN350/Master's thesis in French (60 credits)
The programme can be divided into three parts:
- A basic part of 30 credits (FRAN 312 and FRAN313)
- A specialised part of 30 (FRAN307 and FRAN308)
- Master's thesis of 60 credits (FRAN350)
The two topics in the specialised section have a predominantly linguistic (FRAN307) and literary (FRAN308) content.
Specialisation
N/A
Recommended electives
N/A
Sequential Requirements, courses
1st semester (autumn)
- FRAN312/French literature (15 credits, in collaboration with NTNU)
- FRAN307/Main language topic (15 credits, in collaboration with NTNU)
2nd semester (spring)
3rd semester (autumn) and 4th semester (spring)
- Master's thesis FRAN350
All modules in the course parts of the programme (totaling 60 credits) must be completed before the master's thesis is submitted.
Study period abroad
It is highly recommended that, and the course is adapted so that, students take part of the programme as an exchange student in another country.
Recommended exchange destinations can be found on the course website: http://www.uib.no/studieprogram/MAHF-FRAN#uib-tabs-utveksling
Students can also choose from the locations with which the University of Bergen has agreements. All information about exchange programs can be found at:
Teaching and learning methods
Assessment methods
Through the duration of the programme, students will meet various forms of assessment. These can include written school examinations, guided assignments, home exams, oral presentations, oral examinations and portfolio assessments.
The form of assessment will depend on the learning outcomes of the various modules.
For more information on the individual forms of assessment, see the individual module plans.
Diploma and Diploma supplement
Diplomas and diploma supplements are printed after the degree is completed.
Evaluation
The master's programme is continuously evaluated in accordance with the guidelines for quality assurance at UiB. Subject and program evaluations can be found at qualitybasen.uib.no
Suitability and autorisation
This program does not require a suitability assessment or authorisation.
Administrative responsibility
The Department of Foreign Languages at the Faculty of Humanities has the administrative responsibility for the study programme.
Contact information
studierettleiar@if.uib.no
Telephone: 55 58 93 70