Feb 03, 2026  
Graduate Record 2025-2026 
    
Graduate Record 2025-2026

French, M.A.


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Cabell Hall
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400770
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4770
(434) 924-7158
french.virginia.edu


Degree Requirements


Master of Arts


Students are expected to complete a minimum of 30 credits of graded coursework, including a minimum of nine credits on pre-1800 topics and a minimum of nine credits on post-1750 topics.

Students are expected to complete an oral examination during their final semester. All parts of the examination must be passed; any failed part of the comprehensive examination may be retaken only once, normally within four months.

Students are expected to complete the degree in a maximum of four semesters.

Courses


Please follow this link to a listing of graduate course offerings for this program: Graduate Courses Arts & Sciences . Some programs limit the number of credits offered outside the department or school that a student may allocate toward degree requirements.  All course enrollment is subject to approval each term by the Director of Graduate Studies.