Program Overview
The Romance languages and literatures at Boston College 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 Romance 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 7.5
- Tuition: USD 1,454 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 1,454 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Boston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Romance 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
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates for all Master of Arts programs should have an undergraduate major or its equivalent in the appropriate field, including advanced composition and surveys of the pertinent literatures. Since nearly all courses in the department are conducted in the target language, students must enter the program with sufficient oral and written proficiency to perform with ease in the relevant linguistic environment.
The department is committed to supporting all graduate students in Romance Languages and Literatures. Teaching Fellowships and Graduate Assistantships are available to Master\'s candidates for up to two years.
Admission Procedures
A complete application, to be submitted directly to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, consists of the following:
Official transcripts of all previous study, both undergraduate and graduate.
Two letters of recommendation from persons who have worked with you in an academic or other professional setting.
A statement of purpose (of 2-4 pages) elaborating on your professional objectives and suitability for the graduate program (e.g., previous training in language and literature, related work experience, or travel and study in a target-language country).
A formal writing sample in the target language of 8 to 12 pages in length (generally a paper written in one\'s senior year of college, or some other scholarly text, properly identified).
International students are required to submit the International Application, as well as the TOEFL exam scores.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,454 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 1,454 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,454 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 1,454 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Boston College 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 Boston College
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Chestnut Hill, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
