Overview

Key Features

As the department at the heart of the University of Arkansas’s mission to educate students in intercultural competency, World Languages, Literatures and Cultures is dedicated to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels. This includes but is not limited to incorporating multiple points of view into our curriculum, removing barriers to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of our diverse faculty, staff and students, and seeking out opportunities for ongoing learning about these issues.

The Spanish program at the University of Arkansas also offers courses in second-language teaching methodology as well as technology-enhanced pedagogy. The M.A. provides a solid preparation for students who intend to pursue a Ph.D. or wish to teach at the community college or secondary levels. Its comprehensive curriculum also provides a sound base for a career in education, government, or social services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hispanic Linguistics

Golden Age Novel

Survey of 19th Century Spanish Literature

Survey of Contemporary Spanish Literature

Survey of 20th Century Spanish Literature

Medieval Spanish Literature

Golden Age Poetry and Drama

Colonial Literature and Culture

19th Century Spanish American Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature Iberian studies View 140 other Masters in Iberian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the M.A. program in Spanish requires a Bachelor of Arts degree or the equivalent from an accredited institution with suitable preparation in Spanish.

Statement of Purpose (upload as a Statement of Purpose in the material upload list in the Application Portal)

Written Sample in Spanish: Applicants must send an academic paper, demonstrating ability to write critically in Spanish and conduct research (5-10 pages, or B.A. thesis chapter if written in Spanish).

Interview in Spanish: Applicants will be asked to participate in an interview in Spanish to demonstrate oral proficiency and general preparation for graduate studies in the humanities. The applicants will be contacted on an individual basis regarding this requirement.

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Home contents and baggage
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Tuition Fee

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International

29132 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 29132 USD per year during 12 months.
National

29132 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 29132 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

10710 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 10710 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Fayetteville

930 - 1350 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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