Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Hispanic Studies in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,690
(c. USD6,950)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Hispanic Studies Graduate Program features an engaging curriculum that explores the languages, literatures, and cultures of Latin America, Spain, and Spanish-speaking communities across the US and Canada within their broader contexts.
Innovative Scholarship:
Our MA in Hispanic Studies delivers diverse graduate courses led by an expanding faculty renowned for pioneering research spanning Medieval Spanish literature to contemporary Latin American and Caribbean studies. Students gain rigorous academic preparation through specialized research clusters, reading groups, and seminars, with opportunities to participate in or spearhead initiatives both within the department and through interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions like Green College, the Public Humanities Hub, and the Liu Institute for Global Issues.
Career Advancement:
The program includes thorough Teaching Assistant preparation along with professional development workshops covering grant applications, academic publishing, and conference participation to enhance students' career prospects. Our MA alumni frequently secure teaching positions at community colleges, enter public service or nonprofit sectors, or continue their studies in prestigious PhD programs.
Academic Community:
Graduate students showcase their research at our yearly Department Symposium and the biannual FHIS Graduate Conference - a student-led initiative with faculty support that fosters academic exchange and event planning skills. Through the FHIS Learning Center, students can mentor undergraduates in language acquisition, while the Cultural Club provides a forum for discussing pressing social and cultural issues within our close-knit academic community.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Normally, students applying for admission to the M.A. program in Hispanic Studies must have:
- A 4-year B.A. degree (Major in Spanish) or its equivalent
- A minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC) in third- and fourth year courses. (3.3. on a 4.0 scale)
- Academic standing with at least 12 credits of third- or fourth year courses in the A grade range (80% or higher at UBC) in the field of study.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Applicants from a university outside Canada at which English is not the primary language of instruction must present evidence of competency to pursue studies in the English language prior to being extended an offer of admission. Acceptable English language proficiency tests for applicants to graduate studies are: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 90 overall with a minimum score of 22 in Reading & Listening and a minimum score of 21 in Writing & Speaking (Internet version); minimum score of 22 in Reading & Listening and a minimum score of 21 in Writing (paper version); or IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual score less than 6.0; or MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): minimum overall score of 85, with a final score of 3 in the speaking test.
Tuition
CAD
9,690