Spanish Structured Research Master's
Pursue advanced research in Spanish and Latin American language, literature, and culture through a structured Master's programme.
Best for:Best for graduates in Spanish or related disciplines seeking specialized research training in Hispanic literature, culture, or translation studies.
Overview
The Structured Master's in Spanish at the University of Galway is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time postgraduate programme offering specialized academic research supervision. Students engage with topics such as Hispanic translation studies, contemporary Latin American literature, Mexican film, and Spanish language teaching and learning. The curriculum combines independent research with structured academic training to foster expert knowledge in Hispanic studies. Candidates are expected to collaborate with specialized faculty and complete an advanced research project.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent academic research under faculty supervision in an approved area of Spanish or Latin American studies
- Participate in structured postgraduate modules and academic training seminars
- Engage with specialist literature and methodology in Hispanic translation, literature, or pedagogy
- Prepare and write a substantial research thesis demonstrating advanced scholarship
Requirements
Degree required: Second Class Honours NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent
Degree offered: Master's (Level 9 NFQ)
Language: English; minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent for applicants whose first language is not English
Instruction: English and Spanish
- Advanced proficiency in Spanish language and academic writing
- Demonstrated background in Spanish or Latin American literature, culture, or translation
- Capacity for independent academic research and critical analysis
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Hold a Second Class Honours Grade 1 or equivalent in Spanish at Level 8 or equivalent
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