Study MA in Portuguese Studies at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences

MA in Portuguese Studies

USA

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What will I learn?

The MA in Portuguese Studies gives graduates an in-depth understanding of literary and cultural history of Portugal and the Portuguese-speaking world within a broad, interdisciplinary context of the humanities and social sciences. Course offerings are complemented by a varied agenda of activities and publications sponsored by the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture. guest lectures state-of-the-art colloquia Portuguese-American Archives international, peer-reviewed academic journal Portuguese Literary and Cultural Studies Our program provides the knowledge required for teaching Portuguese in secondary schools and community and junior colleges, as well as to succeed professionally in a wide range of employment opportunities available in our region, nationally and internationally. Students are well-prepared to continue their studies toward a PhD.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$45,711.00 per year
Technology Fee - 450.00
Start date

September 2027

Venue

Dartmouth

285 Old Westport Road,

Dartmouth,

Massachusetts,

02747, Northeast, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$45,711.00 per year
Technology Fee - 450.00
Application deadline

15/12/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Dartmouth

285 Old Westport Road,

Dartmouth,

Massachusetts,

02747, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Submit an application via the online portal. Be sure to provide your full legal name and to capitalize the first letter of all proper nouns. Statement of Purpose, minimum 300 words. Unless otherwise indicated in the program requirement details, indicate your graduate study objectives, research interests and experience, and business or industry experience if applicable. If you are applying for a teaching or research assistantship, include any special skills or experience that would assist us in making assistantship decisions. Resume. Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not). Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled a final official transcript is required. International students applying with an transcript evaluation, please submit that document with your unofficial transcripts. International applicants for Data Science must submit semester-by-semester transcripts as well as consolidated transcripts. GRE score – recommended especially for assistantship consideration, not required.3 letters of recommendation. Applicants will be required to provide the recommender's name and email address so we can contact the recommender for the letter of recommendation. Writing sample in Portuguese (minimum 10 pages of writing)

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

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