BA/BS in Modern Languages (French, Spanish, Chinese and Mi'kmaw) is a bachelor's degree in Linguistics & Language Studies programme taught at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,077 per credit (CAD 911 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Linguistics & Language Studies
Local tuition: CAD 911 / credit
International tuition: CAD 2,077 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Modern Languages (French, Spanish, Chinese, and Mi'kmaw) is offered as a Bachelor of Arts field of study at Mount Saint Vincent University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, through the Modern Languages Department, which offers a full undergraduate program in French together with practical-level courses in Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin), and Mi'kmaw. The French program is described as the most comprehensive of the offerings, providing practically-oriented language instruction at all levels along with courses in literature, culture, applied linguistics, and the civilization of the Francophone world, with particular emphasis on Canada (mainly Acadia and Québec) and France. French can be studied as a major with honours, a major or combined major within a 20-unit degree program, a minor, a concentration, or as an elective course at a level appropriate to a student's prior standing. Incoming students are encouraged to take a French Placement Test to determine the appropriate starting level, with transferring students advised to consult the department directly. The program suits students seeking in-depth study of a language and its associated culture, whether to fulfill degree requirements, complete a language-focused credential, or pursue personal or professional language interests.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: This program's own requirements page (for the French stream; Spanish, Chinese and Mi'kmaw are taken as electives, concentration or minor within the same department) defers to Mount Saint Vincent University's general admission requirements (sections 2.1.4 and 2.1.6 of the undergraduate calendar) rather than stating its own academic thresholds. Domestic applicants are assessed on their Grade 12 academic courses; for Nova Scotia and comparable Canadian provinces this means at least five university-preparatory Grade 12 courses with an overall average of 70% or higher and no individual grade below 60%, including Grade 12 academic English at 65% or higher, with detailed requirements varying by province. International secondary-school applicants need an average of at least 70% across their five best final-year academic subjects, and transfer applicants need an overall GPA of 2.0. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 86-92 (no section below 21), PTE Academic 59 (no band below 54), CAEL 60 or Duolingo English Test 115 (no subscore below 95). A French Placement Test is recommended for all new French students, particularly those unsure which course level to enter at.
Application Details
Start Date:September, January and May
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply directly to Mount Saint Vincent University, which runs three intakes a year: for January 2027 entry the domestic deadline is December 1, 2026; May 2027 entry closes April 1, 2027; and September 2027 entry closes August 2, 2027, with the Bachelor of Education programme closing earlier, December 7, 2026, for both domestic and international applicants. International applicants face the same three intakes: January 2027 entry closes November 6, 2026 (extended from an earlier September 15, 2026 date); May 2027 entry closes January 4, 2027; and September 2027 entry closes May 3, 2027. Admission is deadline-based, not rolling, though late applications are considered only if space remains. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
