Program Overview
The Languages at Southern Illinois University is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, Spanish over 12 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 Languages 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English, Spanish
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 34,530 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,812 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Carbondale, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Languages 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
- Methods of Teaching World Languages
- Introduction to Computer-Assisted Language Learning
- Translation Techniques
- Advanced Independent Study
- Studies on a Selected Topic or Author
- Linguistic Structure of Spanish
- History of the Spanish Language
- Studies in Literature of the Middle Ages
- The Golden Age: Drama
- Cervantes
- The Golden Age: Prose and Poetry
- Colonial Literature
- Neoclassicism and Romanticism in Spain
- Spanish-American Literature of the19th Century
- Spanish Realism and Naturalism
- Modern Spanish Literature and Culture
- Spanish-American Literature of the 20th Century
- Post-War and Contemporary Spanish Literature and Culture
- Hispanic Culture and Civilization
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.7 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 2.7 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).
Admission Requirements:
- Submit an application - (apply online)
- A non-refundable application fee of $65.00
- A statement of purpose, (250-300 words)
- Three confidential letters of recommendation\xc2\xa0
- Official transcripts from all the undergraduate and graduate universities you have attended\xc2\xa0
- A recording (audio file-through email) of the candidate speaking for 3 to 5 minutes in Spanish and 3 to 5 minutes in English, on an everyday topic sent directly to the Director of Graduate Studies
- A copy of their passport or permanent resident card
- A financial statement\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 34,530 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,812 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 34,530 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,812 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Southern Illinois University 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 Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, United States
Southern Illinois University is a system of public universities in the southern region of the U.S. state of Illinois. Its headquarters is in Carbondale, Illinois.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-15
- Language English, Spanish
- Duration 12 months