Overview

At Loyola University Chicago, Spanish majors learn the essential skills and techniques with which to critically read, interpret, and write and speak about all genres of Hispanic literature and of cinema and visual arts in Spanish. In so doing, students refine their linguistic skills, and gain awareness of the complexities of the Spanish-speaking world.

Key Features

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate familiarity with key works of Latin American and Peninsular literature and with the social and political environments of present-day Latin America and Spain.

Have the ability to discuss literature critically.

Interpret the representation and impact of broad historical events in Peninsular, Latin American, and Latinx culture, art, and literature.

Read, write, and speak Spanish fluently.

Have the ability to sustain a coherent discussion of complex ideas in both oral and written Spanish.

Articulate how social and cultural identities impact community engagement and intercultural communication.

Integrate the Jesuit principles of service, inclusion, and self-knowledge into practice.

Careers

Spanish is the second most widely-spoken language in the United States, and the fourth most widely-spoken language in the world. Knowledge of Spanish is not only a practical necessity in an increasingly interconnected world, but also a valuable asset in a wide range of careers.

The graduates embark on a wide array of careers, including teaching, health care, foreign relations and diplomacy, social work, law, journalism, communications, politics, and international business.‌

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Business Spanish

Advanced Spanish Grammar

Literary Criticism

Generation of 1898

Romanticism

Theater of the Golden Age

Twentieth Century Poetry

Nineteenth Century Poetry

Survey of Prose, Fictional and Non-Fictional

Twentieth Century Spanish Literature

Prose of the Golden Age

Cervantes' Don Quijote

Realism and Naturalism

Masterpieces of Spanish-American Literature

Borges

Hispanic Women Writers

Hispanic Feminism

Spanish Cinema

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

At Loyola University, application deadlines are for priority consideration, but rolling admissions continue on a space-available basis thereafter.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete either Loyola University Chicago's free online application or apply through Common App

Send in all official high school and secondary transcripts from each institution you have attended.

English proficiency scores.

Ask for a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor or have them use our online form.

500-word personal statement

Send a resume of your achievements and extracurricular activities at school or in your community

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year
Out-of-State

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key Features

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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