MA Spanish and Latin American Studies in Maynooth Ireland | Maynooth University

Maynooth University | Maynooth Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR 16,000
(c. USD18,475.68)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The Master of Arts in Spanish and Latin American Studies is designed for students with prior undergraduate experience in Spanish Studies, enabling them to deepen their expertise in the language, literature, and cultures of Spanish-speaking regions. Beyond enhancing language proficiency and cross-cultural understanding, this program introduces diverse theoretical frameworks for critical analysis. It fosters intellectual growth while refining intercultural communication abilities and transferable competencies, including research methodologies, public speaking, collaborative work, organizational strategies, and time management techniques.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Candidates will normally have obtained a second class honours (grade 2.1) or higher in Spanish. Applicants whose primary degree does not include Spanish, but who are applying on the basis of linguistic competence and other relevant qualifications, may be asked to present an additional piece of work. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

IELTS - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band; TOEFL internet-based test iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections; Pearson Test of English - 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section; Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120 with no less than 110 in literacy, conversation, and comprehension subscores and no less than 95 in production. (This lower production subscore applies to non-EU applicants only), Cambridge Proficiency Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English. Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Cambridge Advanced Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); ETAPP - C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Oxford Test of English - 140 with no less than 125 in each skill; Trinity College London ISE - ISE III with at least merit in each skill category.

Tuition EUR 16,000