Introduction

The Master [120] in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : French as a Foreign Language will no longer be offered starting in 2026–2027. Students who were enrolled no later than 2025–26 may re-enroll and have two years to complete it. It will remain accessible in 2026–27 to second-year students from Fu Jen Catholic University and Hanoi University as part of the joint degree agreements with these two universities. A Specialized Master’s (post-master's degree) in French as a Foreign Language will be launched in 2026–2027.

The detailed program presented in these pages is based on the latest reform of the Master’s program and applies to students starting the program in September 2025. For other students, further information on the transition program: https://uclouvain.be/fr/facultes/fial/elal/programmes-de-transition.html

The Master’s degree offers you:

• advanced training in the teaching of French as a foreign language or a second language;
• tools for the analysis of cultural and historical contexts of French-speaking communities;
• training which uses new information technologies;
• training which combines an introduction to the methods and theories of language teaching and real teaching practice;
• an original approach to French-speaking communities, from an interdisciplinary perspective : linguistic and literary approaches, political and institutional issues.
   

Your profile

You

• have a first cycle degree in languages and letters;
• wish to have advanced training in linguistics and literature;
• wish to enhance your professional skills by adding French as a foreign language;
• wish to learn more about the cultural diversity of French-speaking communities.

Your programme

You are able to make up your programme according to your personal interests and professional objectives. The programme allows you to combine:

• core general training courses ;
• a professional focus ;
• optional courses.