Program Overview
The Hispanic Languages and Literatures at University of Pittsburgh is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 Hispanic Languages and Literatures 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 35,904 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Pittsburgh, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Hispanic Languages and Literatures programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Spanish 2467 Testimonio and ethnographic narrative
- Testimonial & social literature (fall 2011)
- Twentieth century Latin American essay (spring 2009)
- Don Quixote and the Hispanic baroque (spring 2008)
- El Caribe contemporaneo: race, nation, migration (spring 2007)
- Modernity, coloniality and border thinking (fall 2009)
- Interrogative signs: Confession, conversion and \x91truth\x92 in the Luso-Hispanic Atlantic (spring 2008)
- Abolitionism and literature (spring 2009)
- Carpentier and the narrative of transculturation (fall 2010)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students applying for admission to the graduate program are evaluated on the basis of previous academic performance, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and a writing sample.
Students are expected to hold a BA or MA or an equivalent degree in Spanish or Portuguese literature, comparative literature, cultural studies, or a related field (other literatures, Latin American-focused major or MA specialization), and to be fluent in Spanish and English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 35,904 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 35,904 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Pittsburgh 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.
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Pittsburgh, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2021-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
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