MA Spanish at University of Georgia

Programme overview

The Department of Romance Languages offers an MA in Spanish-language cultural studies, linguistics, and literature, with a focus on interdisciplinary study, close mentorship, and professional training. MA students may choose a thesis or non-thesis degree, and an emphasis in literature or in linguistics.

Faculty: Franklin College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours total. Required courses include SPAN 7300 (min. 3 hours) Master's Thesis; ROML 7300 (min. 3 hours) Master's Thesis.

Career pathways

Our students are prepared for careers in academia and job sectors which require advanced knowledge of languages and cultures, as well as superior teaching, research and writing skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Department expects the applicant for the Master of Arts (M.A.) degree to have an undergraduate major or its equivalent in Spanish or Romance Languages from either the University of Georgia, or another accredited institution of higher learning in the United States, or a recognized foreign institution. The Graduate Admissions Committees will consider, on an individual basis, applications of students who present a special case. Three Letters of recommendation CV Statement of Purpose Writing Sample Notarized copies of degree certificates form part of the application dossier. Copies of official transcripts, listing all grades for all courses taken. Foreign nationals must present results for the TOEFL or IELTS exams from within the last two years. If applying for a Teaching Assistantship: The Academic Background and Application for Teaching Assistantship form.

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

Duration: 30 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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