BA. French and Francophone Studies
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Will you get in?
You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe BA in French and Francophone Studies at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is a degree programme within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. It focuses on French language and the cultures of the French-speaking world. This page explains what the programme covers, the careers it can lead to, and how competitive entry is.
What studying French and Francophone Studies involves
Programmes of this kind typically combine intensive French language learning with study of literature, film, and cultural production from France and other francophone countries, particularly in Africa. You build strong reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, alongside analytical abilities for interpreting texts and cultural contexts. You also gain a deeper understanding of history, politics, and social issues in francophone regions.
Career paths for graduates
Most graduates go into teaching, translation, or interpreting, but the skills from a French and Francophone Studies degree are useful in many fields. Diplomacy, international business, tourism, and non-governmental organisations all value people who can communicate across cultures. You could work as a translator or interpreter, in foreign affairs, or in organisations dealing with francophone Africa.
How competitive entry is
Entry to this programme is competitive, so you will need solid WASSCE results to be considered. The university weighs applicants' grades carefully, and places are limited. For the exact subjects and grades required, check the latest admissions information from KNUST directly, as they can confirm whether your qualifications match.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Translator
- Interpreter
- French teacher
- Diplomat
- International business specialist
- Tourism and hospitality manager
- NGO programme officer