Overview

The Master of Arts in Hispanic Literatures and Linguistics at University of Massachusetts Amherst culminates in either an exam or a research thesis. Either way, you’ll be well prepared to further your graduate work or pursue careers in the field.

Quick Facts:

When you begin the program, you’ll be assigned an advisor in your general area of concentration within the MA: Iberian studies, Hispanic linguistics, Latin American and Latinx studies, Portuguese and Brazilian studies, or translation in the Hispanic and Lusophone world.

Spanish majors at UMass Amherst can also opt to work towards an accelerated MA in Spanish.
This program allows students to receive the MA with just one year of graduate work by completing requirements while still undergraduates.

Programme Structure

Courses:

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-10 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Iberian studies View 143 other Masters in Iberian studies in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete Common Application (including the UMass questions)

Official high school transcript (grades 9-11) or Secondary School Exams

Official transcripts for all completed college coursework (if applicable)

Application fee of $85 (unable to waive)

English Language Proficiency Requirements
(Optional) SAT and/or ACT scores

Tuition Fee

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International

35714 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35714 USD per year during 12 months.
National

35714 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35714 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

17399 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17399 USD per year during 12 months.

Regional Tuition: $31,727

Living costs for Amherst Center

1228 - 2543 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Hispanic Literatures and Linguistics.

Available Scholarships

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

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