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Bicultural-Bilingual Studies - Bicultural Studies Concentration

The University of Texas at San Antonio
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Tuition USD 22,942 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 15,889 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2015-03-18
Delivery On-campus
Location San Antonio, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Bicultural-Bilingual Studies - Bicultural Studies Concentration at The University of Texas at San Antonio is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Bicultural-Bilingual Studies - Bicultural Studies Concentration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 22,942 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 15,889 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
  6. Location: Texas City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bicultural-Bilingual Studies - Bicultural Studies Concentration programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Foundations for Bicultural Studies
  2. Multicultural Groups in the United States
  3. Cultural Adaptation in Bilingual Societies
  4. Sociolinguistics and Education
  5. Latino Biculturalism in the United States
  6. Anthropology and Education in Multicultural Contexts

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of coursework
  • International students must have a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 (paper) or 79 (Internet)
  • Proficiency or experience learning, using, studying or speaking a language other than English
  • Be in good academic standing at the last institution attended
  • Submit a one page statement of purpose (English or Spanish)

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 22,942 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 15,889 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students

Tuition fees: USD 22,942 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 15,889 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Texas at San Antonio directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About The University of Texas at San Antonio

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The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, United States

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2015-03-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-22
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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