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Tuition USD 14,938 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,242 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2004-04-18
Delivery On-campus
Location San Diego, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Spanish at San Diego State University 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 Spanish 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 14,938 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,242 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: San Diego, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Spanish 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. SPAN 601. Seminar in Hispanic Literary Theory.
  2. SPAN 602. Foundations, and Research Methods in Hispanic Linguistics.
  3. SPAN 603. 15th 17th Century Spanish Literature or SPAN 604. 18th 20th Century Spanish Literature.
  4. SPAN 605. Latin American Literature, 1492-1880 or SPAN 606. Latin American Literature, 1880-Present.
  5. SPAN 661. Issues in the Study of Spanish Bilingualism.
  6. SPAN 770. Applied Spanish Linguistics for Teachers.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You must provide the following:

  1. Official transcripts (in sealed envelopes) issued within the last year, from all U.S. colleges and universities attended. Students who previously attended SDSU need only submit transcripts for coursework completed since last attendance. Hard copy SDSU transcripts are not required.

Students with international coursework must submit both the official transcript and proof of degree. If documents are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by a certified literal English translation. For country specific requirements, please see the Graduate Admissions Country Information website.

  1. GRE scores sent directly from Educational Testing Services (ETS) using SDSU\xc2\x92s Institution Code 4682. Please note the university requires that all sections (verbal, quantitative, analytical writing) of the GRE be completed.

  1. TOEFL scores are required of all applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose native language is not English and whose preparatory education was principally in a language other than English. A minimum score of 80 is required. Scores should be sent directly from ETS using SDSU\xc2\x92s Institution Code 4682.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 14,938 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,242 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 14,938 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,242 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact San Diego State 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 San Diego State University

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San Diego State University

San Diego, United States

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2004-04-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months