What will I learn?

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese offers a program of graduate study leading to a Master of Arts degree that focuses on the study of the Spanish cultures, language, linguistics, and literatures of the Hispanic world. Spanish MA graduates who subsequently wish to pursue the PhD are very advanced in the process of mastering the area in which they wish to specialize in their doctoral studies. Those who choose not to continue studying toward a PhD or a career in teaching will be able to pursue employment in other fields that require full proficiency in the Spanish language as well as mastery of Hispanic literature, culture, and linguistics.The Department of Spanish and Portuguese has identified five learning outcomes for our MA majors in Spanish. These educational goals relate closely to the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning, as recommended by the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages.

Which department am I in?

College of Letters and Science

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$27,090.00 (22,85,690) per year

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment – 800

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Wisconsin-Milwaukee Campus

3203 N Downer Ave,

Milwaukee,

Wisconsin,

53211, Midwest, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$27,090.00 (22,85,690) per year

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment – 800

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Wisconsin-Milwaukee Campus

3203 N Downer Ave,

Milwaukee,

Wisconsin,

53211, Midwest, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent as determined by the UWM Center on International Education, from a regionally accredited institution.

A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, or an equivalent measure on a grading system that does not use a 4.0 scale.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.