Langue et Culture Françaises: VU University Amsterdam

Course Description

Languages are vital means of communication. Trade can only progress if we speak more than one foreign language, and languages are also vital to the exchange of cultural ideas. Outside Europe, knowledge of the French language and culture is relevant for political, economic and cultural reasons.

Choosing the Master's in French Language and Culture means choosing a programme in which the tutors will encourage you to carry out research critically and independently, and in which you will study in small groups with a high degree of interactivity.

Admission requirements

Dutch students

Direct admission to the Master's programme is possible with a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Culture from VU University Amsterdam. Applications from students with equivalent Bachelor's degrees from other universities (in the Netherlands or abroad) have to be submitted to the Examination Board for assessment. If you have a Bachelor's degree in another subject, the Examination Board will decide what subjects in English you will be required to take in preparation for the Master’s programme. Depending on the number of subjects you have to take, you will either have to register for and complete the Bachelor's programme or you will be permitted to register for the pre-Master's course (one year maximum).

Language requirements

Good comprehension skills in English are absolutely necessary for all English taught programmes The minimum English language proficiency requirements for admission to a Master’s programme at VU University Amsterdam are:

• IELTS 6.5
• TOEFL paper-based test: 580
• TOEFL computer-based test: 237
• TOEFL Internet-based test: 92-93

Some Master’s programmes require a higher test score. Applicants from mainland China are required to submit an Academic IELTS or TOEFL iBT test scores due to visa requirements (an average IELTS result of 6.5 and sufficient on all separate modules).