MA Spanish at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The degrees offered are the master of arts and doctor of philosophy in Spanish. In addition, the department offers a doctoral minor in Spanish or Portuguese, consisting of nine credits of graduate study. An integrated curriculum in Spanish language, literatures, cultures, and linguistics provides training at the master's and PhD levels and assures that graduates are prepared to contribute as professionals in the fields of teaching and research.

Department: Spanish Portuguese | Duration: 32 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline January 5) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 32 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include SPANISH 770 Introduction to the Profession; SPANISH 801 Seminar-Spanish American Literature; SPANISH 802 Seminar-Spanish American Literature; SPANISH 851 Seminar in Golden Age Prose: Cervantes Don Quijote; SPANISH 852 Seminar in Golden Age Prose; SPANISH 861 Seminar-Modern Spanish Literature.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3. This program is designed for individuals to finish their academic career with an MA and for those who decide to pursue the PhD. Its general, non‑specialized approach is beneficial to both types. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Spanish, an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and a GPA in Spanish courses of at least 3.25. Exceptions to these requirements may be made by the admissions committee. Admitted applicants will be asked to supply supplementary information regarding courses taken previously, experience abroad, scope of readings in Spanish and Spanish‑American literatures, and preparation in linguistics. All new admitted applicants will write a sample essay during the orientation week of their first semester of study.

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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