Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA (Thesis) - Spanish in Dunedin New Zealand | University of Otago
University of Otago
|
Dunedin New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
37,746
(c. USD21,875.51)
Attendance
Full-time
Spanish ranks among the most globally spoken languages, serving as the primary tongue for over 400 million individuals across Spain, Central and South America, Mexico, the United States, the Philippines, and parts of Africa. In the Pacific Rim region, Spanish is projected to emerge as a key communication language in the near future. Nations with Spanish as their official language represent a growing share of international commerce and are increasingly vital markets for New Zealand's export sector. Additionally, New Zealand's government has shown keen interest in fostering cultural connections with South American countries.
Mastering Spanish opens doors to diverse career paths including urban planning, consulting, information technology, media, finance, tourism, education, and more. Through tailored course selections, you can develop expertise in bilingual business operations or specialize in the literature, political systems, social structures, and cultural traditions of Spanish-speaking societies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
Applicants seeking admission to a programme of study comprising of papers and a thesis (240 points combined) must either
be a graduate with an average grade of at least B+ for the appropriate 300-level papers, or
have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
Applicants seeking admission to the programme of study comprising the 120-point thesis only on the basis of completing the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects or equivalent must:
have undertaken a programme of study that provides adequate preparation for the thesis, and
have achieved a grade of at least a B+ for the research report, thesis preparation, dissertation requirement, or relevant preparatory papers of the qualification concerned.
In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme. Applicants must normally have achieved an average grade of at least B+ in the papers at the highest level in the programme.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Applicants seeking admission to a programme of study comprising of papers and a thesis (240 points combined) must either
be a graduate with an average grade of at least B+ for the appropriate 300-level papers, or
have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
Applicants seeking admission to the programme of study comprising the 120-point thesis only on the basis of completing the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects or equivalent must:
have undertaken a programme of study that provides adequate preparation for the thesis, and
have achieved a grade of at least a B+ for the research report, thesis preparation, dissertation requirement, or relevant preparatory papers of the qualification concerned.
In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme. Applicants must normally have achieved an average grade of at least B+ in the papers at the highest level in the programme.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Tuition
NZD
37,746