Spanish Language and Latin-American Studies (Master's)

As a student on the Master’s programme in Spanish Language and Latin American Studies, you can immerse yourself in the Spanish language and in Latin American literature, and study the historical processes that have shaped today’s complex Latin America.

What will you learn?

In the Master's programme, we discuss important questions such as: 

  • How can historical processes explain today’s complex Latin America? 
  • In what way is the diversity of groups of people on the continent reflected in language, culture and society? 
  • What is the status of the Spanish language in the world today? 

You gain knowledge of the Spanish language and of Latin American literature and history. You will develop analytical and methodological skills in these three disciplines.  

The Master’s thesis is an independent research project on a topic of your choice within Spanish linguistics, Latin American literature or Latin American history. It is also possible to write a Master’s thesis on subject didactics. You write your Master’s thesis in Spanish, and it may be relevant to travel on fieldwork to collect data. 

Student life

As a Master’s student at the Department of Foreign Languages, you will be welcomed into an international and vibrant environment. You can apply for your own space in the reading room together with the other Master’s students at the institute. Teaching takes place as lectures, seminars, group work and individual guidance. The Master’s students attend an all-day conference at the end of the second semester. After this, work on the Master’s thesis begins. 

As a student with us, you will have most of your teaching at Nygårdshøyden in the heart of Bergen city centre. You have access to the reading room, library, colloquium room, fitness centre, canteen, café and student bar on campus. At UiB you will also find many different student organisations. Being part of a student organisation is a valuable investment in your time as a student and it gives you many experiences and friends for life. 

Career

With a Master’s degree in Spanish Language and Latin American studies, you can get a job in both the private and public sector. Our former students work with 

  • Sales, media and publishing 
  • Business in the private sector 
  • Public institutions 
  • Cultural life 
  • Translation 
  • Humanitarian organisations - both abroad and in Norway 
Admission requirements and how to apply
Grade requirements: C (2.5)
Requires a minimum average grade of Norwegian grade C (2,5) or the equivalent, to be eligible for admission.

Students with citizenship from countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland must pay tuition fees. Some applicants may be exempted from this rule.

Follow these links to find the general entry requirements and guidelines on how to apply:

Citizens from outside the European Union/EEA/EFTA (1 December)
Citizens from within the European Union/EEA/EFTA (1 March)
Nordic citizens and applicants residing in Norway (15 April)

You will also have to meet the programme specific entry requirements.

Submission deadline for autumn semester: 15 April
Teaching language

Teaching language: Norwegian, English and Spanish

The Masters programme is taught in Spanish.

Study structure

Semester 1: 

Developments in modern Spanish linguistics: theory and method (10 ECTS) 

Latin American literature: approaches and methodology (10 ECTS) 

Voices in Latin American History (10 ECTS) 

Semester 2: 

Project design for Latin American studies (10 ECTS) 

Specialisation in Latin American studies (20 ECTS) 

Semesters 3 and 4: 

Spanish and Latin American Studies – Master’s thesis (60 ECTS) 

Study abroad

You can choose to take the second semester as an exchange student at one of our partner universities in Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Spain or Chile. Many of the students put in a couple of months of fieldwork while working on their Master’s thesis. An exchange stay gives you valuable cultural experience, language training and experiences for life. 

See recommended exchange agreements

Further studies

With a Master’s degree, you can continue with academic research by taking a doctoral degree (PhD) . After you have obtained a Master’s degree, you can apply for admission to Practical Pedagogical Education (PPU) . Spanish is a school subject and with this qualification you can work as a teacher at secondary school and high school levels.

Questions about the study?

Phone number: +47 55 58 93 70
E-mail: studieveileder.if@uib.no
Study plan

A study plan is a formal document between you as a student and the University of Bergen. The study plan must provide a clear framework for the study, describe the learning goals you will achieve and how the study is structured.

Study plan for Master's Programme in Spanish and Latin-American Studies