Overview

Studies at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley leading to the MA degree in Spanish cover foundational issues in literary, linguistic, and cultural studies.

Key Features

The program offers four concentrations: Spanish with a Concentration in Creative Writing (MA), Spanish with a Concentration in Latin American and Peninsular Literature (MA), Spanish with a Concentration in Latina/o Literature and Language (MA) and Spanish with a Concentration in Linguistics (MA).

Experienced, dedicated faculty

Demonstrated student success in research, professional certification and career advancement

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bibliography, Research and Academic Writing

Literary Criticism and Cultural Theory

Fundamentals of Hispanic Literatures

Fundamentals of Spanish Linguistics

History of the Spanish Language

Problems and Issues Related to Language

Language in Policy and Training

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-06-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2023-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2023-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling admission for national students.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Linguistics View 1014 other Masters in Language Studies in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Student insurance

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Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in Spanish from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent. Applicants that do not hold a BA in Spanish must have completed a minimum of 12 hours of Spanish at the advanced undergraduate level with a GPA of 3.0 in those 12 hours.

Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.

Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).

Personal statement detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.

Three letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources.

GRE General Test. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years. A waiver of the GRE requirement will be granted to applicants who show proof of completing a graduate degree (master’s or doctoral).

Academic paper written in Spanish for an upper-level undergraduate course.

Personal interview (online or in person).

Tuition Fee

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International

15676 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7838 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

15676 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7838 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

8332 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4166 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Texas City

882 - 1634 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Spanish.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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