Edinburg,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Spanish - Linguistics in Edinburg United States | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Edinburg United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,050
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master's program in Spanish develops expertise in Spanish linguistics, literature from Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula, creative writing, and Latina/o literary studies. This curriculum cultivates analytical and imaginative abilities through coursework in literary analysis, language studies, translation, creative composition, and cultural exploration. Students engage with philosophical themes in artistic works, refine their writing and critical evaluation techniques, and explore the diverse cultural dimensions of global languages and societies. Multiple specialization tracks are available within this degree.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be admitted to the graduate program in Spanish, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:
Bachelor's degree in Spanish from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent. Applicants that do not hold a BA in Spanish must have completed a minimum of 12 hours of Spanish at the advanced undergraduate level with a GPA of 3.0 in those 12 hours.
Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.
GRE General Test. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years. A waiver of the GRE requirement will be granted to applicants who show proof of completing a graduate degree (master's or doctoral).
Academic paper written in Spanish for an upper-level undergraduate course.
Three letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources.
Letter of intent.
Personal interview (online or in person).
IELTS 6.5
TOFEL ibt 79
TOFEL pbt 550
Bachelor's degree in Spanish from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent. Applicants that do not hold a BA in Spanish must have completed a minimum of 12 hours of Spanish at the advanced undergraduate level with a GPA of 3.0 in those 12 hours.
Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.
GRE General Test. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years. A waiver of the GRE requirement will be granted to applicants who show proof of completing a graduate degree (master's or doctoral).
Academic paper written in Spanish for an upper-level undergraduate course.
Three letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources.
Letter of intent.
Personal interview (online or in person).
IELTS 6.5
TOFEL ibt 79
TOFEL pbt 550
Tuition
USD
16,050