Master's specialising in Spanish by dissertation at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

The Master's by dissertation specialising in Spanish is a 180-credit research degree at HEQSF level 9 completed through a single dissertation course (SLL5030W).

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: School of Languages and Literatures: Spanish Language and Literature Section | Duration: Minimum of one year of registration; candidates are expected to complete within two years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A single 180-credit dissertation on an approved research topic under supervision; there are no prescribed taught courses.

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Entry requirements

Faculty of Humanities master's rule (FM3): applicants normally hold an Honours degree (or equivalent recognised by Senate) in the subject they wish to pursue; unless otherwise specified an average of at least 60% in the Honours year is required; a three-year bachelor's degree may be accepted by permission of Senate, in which case the degree is awarded no sooner than two years after completing that bachelor's degree; admission is on the recommendation of the Programme Convenor and/or Head of Department. Applicants for a master's by dissertation must submit a research proposal for approval and satisfy Senate as to the suitability of the subject and the conditions under which the research will be carried out.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

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