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Master of Arts in Linguistic Sciences and Communication with Hispanic Linguistics Focus

A specialized master’s programme in Spanish and Castilian linguistics, combining language sciences and communication studies.

Best for:Best for students with a strong background in linguistics or related humanities disciplines who wish to specialize in Spanish and Castilian language sciences and communication.

Université de Neuchâtel · Neuchâtel, Switzerland
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Spanish and Castilian linguisticsLanguage sciencesDiscourse analysisSociolinguisticsHispanic language structures
This is a masters position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
le 30 avril
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Start date
Flexible (depends on admission and programme intake)
Location
Neuchâtel
Switzerland

Overview

This master’s programme at the University of Neuchâtel offers a specialized focus on Hispanic linguistics, blending language sciences with communication studies. Students engage in core linguistic research while exploring Spanish and Castilian language structures, discourse analysis, and sociolinguistics. The curriculum is flexible, allowing students to tailor their studies with optional secondary pillars or free electives. It is designed for those seeking advanced academic training in linguistics with a regional specialization, preparing them for further research or professional roles in language-related fields.

linguisticsSpanish languageCastilian languagecommunication studiesdiscourse analysissociolinguisticshumanitieslanguage sciences

What you'll do

  • Engage in advanced study of Spanish and Castilian linguistic structures and communication theories.
  • Develop research skills in discourse analysis and sociolinguistics through specialized coursework.
  • Complete a minimum of 90 ECTS credits, with flexibility to choose additional electives or secondary pillars.
  • Conduct independent research projects under faculty supervision, culminating in a master’s thesis.
  • Participate in seminars and workshops focused on Hispanic linguistics and language sciences.

Requirements

Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Language Sciences, or a related humanities discipline (e.g., Spanish, Communication Studies, or equivalent).

Degree offered: Master of Arts in Humanities (MA)

Language: Spanish/Castilian and French; proficiency at an academic level (no formal test specified).

Instruction: French and Spanish

Required skills
  • Proficiency in Spanish or Castilian language at an advanced academic level.
  • Strong analytical and research skills in linguistics or related fields.
  • Ability to conduct independent academic research and write scholarly papers.
Nice to have
Prior coursework or research experience in discourse analysis or sociolinguistics.Familiarity with computational tools or digital humanities methods in linguistics.
Eligibility
  • No specific nationality restrictions; open to international applicants.
  • No age restrictions.
  • No prior experience caps beyond the bachelor’s degree requirement.

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How to apply

Deadline: 2024-04-30

Applicants must submit their application through the official university portal. Required documents include a bachelor’s degree certificate, transcripts, a CV, a letter of motivation, and proof of language proficiency in Spanish/Castilian and French. Additional documents may be requested depending on the specific programme requirements.

Documents required
  • Bachelor’s degree certificate
  • Transcripts of academic records
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of motivation
  • Proof of Spanish/Castilian and French language proficiency
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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Université de Neuchâtel
Switzerland
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