Overview

Spanish from University of Louisville core courses expose students to culture, linguistics, translation and interpretation. Electives are used to ensure that all students have broad cultural as well as practical, pedagogical experience. Study abroad is encouraged and may be supported by one of several department travel grants.

Careers

Our program seeks to prepare students for a global economy, a multicultural community and a changing workplace through the study of language, culture, linguistics, translation, interpretation and Spanish in the workplace.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hispanic Linguistics

Hispanic Culture through Film and Media

Hispanic Studies

Spanish for the Workplace and Community

Origins and Development of Hispanic Culture

Contemporary Issues in the Hispanic World

Theory and Practice of Translation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are considered throughout the academic year for admission in fall, spring, or summer.

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Spanish

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Louisville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate application and application fee.

Transcripts from all accredited institutions where undergraduate and/or graduate credit was earned (submitted directly to the Graduate School by the institution). Minimum GPA required for undergraduate work: 3.0 on a four-point scale.

Two letters of evaluation (submitted directly to the Graduate School by the evaluators). Detailed comments should accompany the evaluation form and address specifically the applicant’s proficiency in both Spanish and English, preparation in Hispanic studies, and potential to do graduate work.

A personal statement of 400-500 words, written in Spanish, discussing how the MA in Spanish relates to the applicant’s professional or personal goals.

A sample of academic writing of at least five pages, preferably a research paper written as part of the requirements for a university-level course. (May be in English or Spanish.)

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Financial Statement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31108 USD / year

≈ 31108 USD / year
Out-of-State

31108 USD / year

≈ 31108 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15304 USD / year

≈ 15304 USD / year

Living costs

Louisville

United States

897 - 1421 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Louisville

Financing

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