MA Latin American and Iberian Cultures with a concentration in Hispanic Cultural Studies at Columbia University

Programme overview

This free-standing one-year MA provides a foundation in the critical issues of Hispanic culture. It can prepare students for doctoral study or serve as a terminal degree for careers in education, government, journalism and non-profit organizations. Students are admitted full-time only.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Latin American and Iberian Cultures | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline 4 March 2027) | Study mode: full-time | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Core training includes a two-semester sequence on methodology of teaching Spanish language and culture, a seminar on cultural theory, and a Master's Essay, plus four electives on the Hispanic world from a transatlantic and interdisciplinary perspective (two outside the department). Classes and requirements are in Spanish.

Career pathways

Education, government, journalism, non-profit organizations, or doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese; statement of academic purpose, resume, writing sample of 15-20 pages written in Spanish or Portuguese, three academic letters of recommendation, transcripts. GRE General not required. International applicants whose undergraduate degree is from an institution in a country where English is not the official language submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores. Fall deadline 4 March 2027.

Intake: Fall (deadline 4 March 2027)

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gsas.columbia.edu/content/prospective-students

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