Overview

The M.A. in Spanish at The City University of New York prepares students for careers in research and teaching and provides a solid cultural and linguistic competence that gives students the possibility to explore career options in interpreting, translating, diplomatic service, editorial work, social services, commerce and business. The Master of Arts degree also opens opportunities for students to pursue doctoral programs at major institutions.

What are the advantages of the M.A. in Spanish at CCNY?

Our graduate students are taught by outstanding teachers and scholars. The Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures boasts dedicated faculty members and mentors, many with awards for their teaching, research, and mentoring. We are a department of active scholars and gifted teachers with diverse research backgrounds within the areas of Peninsular and Spanish American literature, as well as linguistics.

Who is the ideal student for this program?

The M.A. Program in Spanish is ideal for teachers of K-12 Spanish, those planning to work in international settings, those interested in teaching Spanish at a community college or as a university instructor, or those considering doctoral studies.

The ideal candidates for our M.A. Program in Spanish are those students who have completed their B.A. degree in Spanish. However, if students have completed their B.A. in other areas/fields, they can meet with the M.A. Director and discuss their individual situations and interests.

Students may initially come into the M.A. program as non-degree, try the program, and after 9 completed credits (3 courses), decide whether or not they would like to stay in the program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theater of the Golden Age
Enlightenment and Romanticism in Spain
Juan Rulfo & Carlos Fuentes: Realism and Fantasy in Modern Mexican Narrative

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Literature Iberian studies View 135 other Masters in Iberian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The M.A. in Spanish is open to well-qualified students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U. S. institution or the equivalent from a foreign institution, and adequate background in the field of study that they wish to pursue.
Previous academic record: at least a (B) average (3.0) in the undergraduate field of specialization and a (B-) B minus (2.7) overall undergraduate average;
• Letters of recommendation from instructors under whom they have studied, or from persons who know the academic capacity of the applicant.

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

28215 USD / year

≈ 28215 USD / year
Out-of-State

28215 USD / year

≈ 28215 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15510 USD / year

≈ 15510 USD / year

Additional Details

Resident:

Full-time - $5,545/semester
Part-time - $470/credit

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

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Overview

What are the advantages of the M.A. in Spanish at CCNY?

Who is the ideal student for this program?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

New York City

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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