Overview
About the Program
The Spanish program of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is designed to provide a rich variety of graduate coursework in a major world language, which is increasingly important in North Carolina and the United States. Staffed by faculty with national and international reputations, the program serves individuals who seek:
- a greater understanding of Spanish language, literatures and cultures;
- career and professional advancement opportunities in translation, applied language (Spanish for the professions and specific purposes, such as business and international trade), and education; and/or
- a Ph.D. in fields such as Hispanic literature, linguistics, translating and translation studies, intercultural communication, or international studies.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Studies in Spanish American Prose Fiction
- Selected Topics in Spanish
- Advanced Business Spanish
- Nineteenth Century Spanish Literature
- Theater of the Golden Age
- Studies in Hispanic Culture and Civilization
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies Literature View 806 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A baccalaureate degree in Spanish or in a related field that required upper-division coursework in undergraduate Spanish (e.g., Latin American Studies, International Studies, International Business), with an overall GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- A well-developed essay written in English that addresses the applicant’s motivation for enrolling in the M.A. in Spanish, to include particular areas of research interests and career or professional goals
- Writing Samples - Students must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in both languages (English and Spanish) by providing writing samples in each language
- Interview - An oral interview with the Graduate Program Director
- Three Letters of Reference
- GRE scores are not required
Tuition Fee
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International
18482 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18482 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
18482 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18482 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
4338 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4338 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Charlotte
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Funding
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