Provo,
UT,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Portuguese in Provo United States | Brigham Young University
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Provo United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,192
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
A Master's degree in Portuguese provides students with comprehensive knowledge of Portuguese fundamentals and valuable research experience. This program aims to develop not just language abilities in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, but also expands intellectual, emotional, and cultural perspectives within the Portuguese-speaking context. Graduate students can focus on pedagogy, linguistics, or literature, equipping them for diverse career opportunities across various sectors. Generally, MA graduates earn somewhat higher entry-level salaries compared to those with bachelor's degrees.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Portuguese or other subject. If in another subject, you must have Portuguese courses equal to our Portuguese minor. Additional information may be obtained from the section heads of Linguistics, Literature and Pedagogy or from the graduate coordinator.
Proficiency in a second foreign language
Intermediate High proficiency for Spanish students learning Portuguese or vice-versa
Intermediate Mid proficiency for students learning all other foreign languages
IELTS - Overall minimum band score of 7.0 (consisting of minimum band scores of 6.0 in each module)
Non-native English speakers need to submit a TOEFL Score with the application if they have not graduated from a university in the U.S. in the last two years. The minimum score for the written exam is 580, and the minimum score for the TOEFL iBT is 85.
TOEFL iBT (internet based test) - Minimum subscores of 22 (Speaking) and 21 (Listening, Reading, & Writing respectively) comprising an overall score at least 85.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
Minimum score of 3.5 on Analytical Writing section
Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.3
Minimum GPA in Spanish or Portuguese: 3.5
Proficiency in a second foreign language
Intermediate High proficiency for Spanish students learning Portuguese or vice-versa
Intermediate Mid proficiency for students learning all other foreign languages
IELTS - Overall minimum band score of 7.0 (consisting of minimum band scores of 6.0 in each module)
Non-native English speakers need to submit a TOEFL Score with the application if they have not graduated from a university in the U.S. in the last two years. The minimum score for the written exam is 580, and the minimum score for the TOEFL iBT is 85.
TOEFL iBT (internet based test) - Minimum subscores of 22 (Speaking) and 21 (Listening, Reading, & Writing respectively) comprising an overall score at least 85.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
Minimum score of 3.5 on Analytical Writing section
Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.3
Minimum GPA in Spanish or Portuguese: 3.5
Tuition
USD
16,192