Master in French as a Foreign Language
- About the programme
- Programme structure
- Entry & Graduation requirements
- Tuition fees & scholarships
- Career prospects
The Master in French as a Foreign Language degree is awarded by Sorbonne University in Paris and delivered by world-class academics in Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. The programme is the only programme of its kind in the United Arab Emirates. It enables students to learn the necessary skills to teach French worldwide and especially in Arab speaking regions.The programme also delivers the necessary knowledge to work in the fields of creation and marketing of products related to the French language (in economy or tourism).
This high-level programme targets students whishing to perfect their skills in the field of French culture and language, with the aim of becoming a teacher of French as a Foreign Language or to work in a structure developing programmes in French language. The French language is spoken by more than 300 million people and is the official language of 29 countries and international or regional organisations such as the European Union. With a 2.2% annual population growth, the francophone world is the most dynamic linguistic space in the world. The French language skills developed by the students during this programme will become a growing valuable professional asset in the next decades.
Depending on the background of the candidate, the master programme can be taken in 1 or 2 years. During these years, students deepen their knowledge in the fields of French language and culture, didactics, interculturality, comparing French language with other languages and in particular with the Arabic language (contrastive linguistics).
During the last semester, students do an internship to gain professional experience and complete their university education.
Students develop their skills through projects, workshops and constant dialogue with their teachers and colleagues.
The courses are taught by professors from Sorbonne Université, whom are internationally acclaimed in the field of French language and Teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE). This programme is the only existing one outside France that equals the Master LFA taught in Paris.
All courses are taught in French and refresher courses in French language can be taken before starting the programme.
International recognition
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi provides the combined experience of Sorbonne University and Université Paris Cité. This rich heritage of joint excellence is now available in Abu Dhabi under the Ministry of Education and is recognised worldwide.
Networking
Each class will have a select number of students from different countries. A strict entry selection procedure will guarantee the quality of the degree and will allow you to expand your personal network with high potential peers
The Master French as a Foreign Language is taught in French and spans across 4 semesters over 2 years. Classes are taught in the evening to allow working professionals to combine their professional and study schedules
Internship
Students not yet having work experience in the field of Teaching French as a Foreign Language will have to take a mandatory internship during the second semester of each year.
These internships nurture the development of critical thinking and enhance the student’s skills by allowing him to apply the acquired knowledge into the professional world.
Students must submit an internship report.
Master 1
Semester 1
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| Linguistics (1) |
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| Methodology (1) |
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| Cultural anthropology (1) |
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| Language and digital (1) |
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Master 1
Semester 2
Observation internship and internship report
Master 2
Semester 1
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| Linguistics (2) |
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| Methodology (2) |
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| Cultural anthropology (2) |
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| Language and digital (2) |
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Master 2
Semester 2
Practical internship and internship report or short practical internship report and reasearch thesis
- Bachelor in a relevant field with a CGPA of 3 out of 4 or equivalent.
Candidates with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 (or equivalent scores as per the equivalency table) may be conditionally admitted under probation during the first semester. The student will be authorized to continue in the program only if they secure an average of at least 12 out of 20 which is obtained by the end of the first semester. The decision is based on academic performance and will be made official after the completion of the first semester
or Bachelor with minimum of 2nd class honours
or Bachelor with an average of 12 out of 20 - Bachelor students with a GPA below 3 may be admitted on the ground of their professional and/or personal experience, in case they are granted a VAPP by SU’s or UP’s VAPP commission
- B2 level in French language proficiency certificate (DELF or DALF, SELFEE, TCF with a validity of 2 years, TEF with a validity of 2 years) or Native French speaker who completed at least full 3 years in a French medium institution within a maximum period of 3 years or students with SUAD DUShortlisted candidates will be asked to attend an interview to assess the candidate’smotivation, career expectations and relevant professional experience in the degree area.Applicants who earned their undergraduate degrees from universities outside the UAE must present a Certificate of Equivalency for their graduation certificates from the UAE Ministry of Education. Applicants, who are holders of undergraduate degrees issued by a licensed higher education institution in the UAE, are required to submit a copy of their degrees attested by the UAE Ministry of Education. For details on requirements, kindly visit the Ministry’s website:Ministry of Education
Admission to the master programmes is selective and competitive and each applicant will be considered on his/her own merit. The admissions process ensures that every course has an ideal mix of people with talent, impressive interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
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• Programme tuition fees (over 2 years): |
AED 131,900 (approximately US$ 35,943) |
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• Payment of fees: |
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Scholarships*
25% academic excellence scholarship
New joiners are eligible to 25% scholarship on tuition starting from the 1st semester. To be eligible, applicants are required to meet one of the below criteria:
- Bachelor CGPA average of 3.6/4.0 and above, or equivalent
- Bachelor with Final Average of 15/20 above
- Bachelor with first class honors
- Candidates graduating as the top of class, despite the average
A minimum average of 14/20 is required to maintain the scholarship for the following semesters.
For programmes taught in English: an English Proficiency level with a minimum of 7.0 for IELTS or 94 for TOELF IB
Preferential rates
20% Alumni preferential rate
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi alumni are eligible to a 20% waiver on tuition fee.
25% preferential rate upon enrolment on a second master’s degree
Applicants holding a master degree from SUAD and enrolling for a second master degree at SUAD are entitled to a 25% waiver on tuition.
5%-15% corporate rate
Companies and organizations benefit from a special discount, based on the number of employees enrolling in programmes. For more details, please contact +971(0) 2-6569311
10% Family discount
Students who have a first-degree relative currently enrolled in an undergraduate or a postgraduate programmes are eligible for a 10% discount.
*Conditions apply
Graduates from the Master in French as a Foreign Language can apply for Teaching Positions in middle school, high school and at auniversity level. They can also apply for Professional Training positions in the tourism, culture and health sectors.In addition, they can apply for positions in cultural and diplomatic services in francophone countries, or for Administrative Positions in public and private institutions.They can also pursue a career in companies specialised in marketing of editorial products that promote the French language and culture throughout the world. These opportunities are rich in the UAE and in other countries of the Middle East, as they have important cultural relations with France.
