Program Overview
The Spanish at Sonoma 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
- Tuition: USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Rohnert Park, 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
- Basic Spanish, First Semester
- Basic Spanish, Second Semester
- Elementary Conversation
- Intermediate Spanish, First Semester
- Intermediate Spanish, Second Semester
- Intermediate Conversation
- Advanced Spanish Language
- Advanced Spanish Language for Heritage Speakers
- Advanced Composition and Conversation
- Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
- Introduction to Literature
- Cultures of Spain
- Cultures of Latin America
- Community Involvement Program (CIP)
- Special Topics in Linguistics
- Peninsular Literature
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 3 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).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,871 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Sonoma 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 Sonoma University
Sonoma University
Rohnert Park, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months