Program Overview
The Spanish at San Jos\xc3\xa9 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: San Jose, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Spanish 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
- [\'Modern Spanish\', \'Old Spanish\', \'Historical Spanish Linguistics\', \'Spanish Dialectology\', \'Seminar in the Siglo de Oro\', \'Seminar in "Modernismo" and the Generation of \\\'98\', \'Seminar in Contemporary Literature of Spain and Spanish America\', \'Seminar in Romanticism in Spain and Spanish America\', \'Special Study\']
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 2.5 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).
Admission Requirements:
- A bachelor\'s degree (or its equivalent, as assessed by the department), with a major in the language selected for the MA program, and including at least 15 units of upper division work in the major with a grade of "B" or better.
- Satisfactory performance on the proficiency examination in the language selected for the MA program, unless such an examination is waived.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact San Jos\xc3\xa9 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 Jose State University
San Jose State University
San Jose, United States
San Jose State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 24 months