Course summary
Explore our Hispanic Studies taught Master's degree. Research in Hispanic Studies MA allows you to research Hispanic language and culture. Alongside internationally renowned experts at Warwick's School of Modern Languages, you will deepen your understanding of existing areas of interest. Are you keen to specialise in the academic study of your chosen language and culture, and do you have the motivation to develop an individual research path, leading potentially to PhD study? This course combines taught modules with language-specific research and offers an advanced preparation for doctoral research. You will work with the support of leading researchers, drawing on expertise in critical theory, research skills and key research themes. You will benefit from an introduction to critical theories and perspectives across the European and North American intellectual traditions, as well as developing your research specialism in Hispanic Studies. Skills from this degree ◾Advanced research and information synthesis skill ◾Advanced report-writing and written communication skills ◾Oral communication skills ◾IT skills
Modules
Core modules
- Critical Theory in Modern Languages
- Advanced Study Option
- Research Skills in Modern Languages
- Dissertation
- Caliban's Legacy in the Caribbean
- Trans/national Cultures
- Multilingualism and Global Cultures
- Emigrants, Migrants, Immigrants
Assessment method
1.A taught core module on cultural and critical theory, typically taken in the first term, and assessed by a 5,000 word essay. 2.Two optional modules or supervised study programmes (Advanced Study Options), topic dependent on the interests of the candidate, each assessed by a 5,000 word essay. 3.A 20,000-word dissertation. 4.A skills programme (assessed by two short bibliographical exercises), which typically includes: ◾Library induction/electronic resources in Hispanic Studies and general research skills ◾Giving oral presentations and using PowerPoint; writing a literature review; choosing a topic and writing a dissertation ◾Writing a PhD proposal ◾Applying for funding
Entry requirements
Minimum requirements 2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject. English language requirements You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following: ◾Band B ◾IELTS Band of 6.5 or more overall, with a minimum writing score of 6.5 and no other subsection below 6.0. International qualifications We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page. Additional requirements There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
Fees and funding
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