Overview

Undergraduate Studies

Pursuing a primary or secondary major in the Spanish and Portuguese Studies program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the forward-looking choice of today's students who realize that they can significantly enhance their professional opportunities and earning potential by having bilingual and bicultural professional skills. With careful planning, students find ample time to fulfill requirements for a double major or a dual degree. For majors with regional or global interests, additional work pursuing a Catalan minor or a certificate in Latin American Studies or International Relations is an attractive option. For those pursuing studies towards a medical or health profession, our Spanish & Health Certificate is also a popular choice.

Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan students develop bilingual and bicultural skills that are increasingly in demand in today's global economy. Our graduates hold a variety of positions in a wide range of fields including teaching, translation, banking and financial services, medical and health services, hospitality & tourism, publishing, international development, government & social services, media, advertising and sales, and more. The demand for bilingual professionals who can navigate the unique linguistic and sociocultural needs of bilingual communities and institutions in the US and internationally is growing rapidly.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Elementary Catalan

Elementary Portuguese

Brazil

Special Topics: Portuguese Communities in New England

Elementary Spanish

Literary Currents - Spain

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Iberian studies View 723 other Bachelors in Iberian studies in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete Common Application (including the UMass questions)

Official high school transcript (grades 9 -11) or Secondary School Exams

Official transcripts for all completed college coursework

Letter of recommendation

Application fee of $85 (unable to waive)

English Language Proficiency Requirements

(Optional) SAT and/or ACT scores

Tuition Fee

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International

40882 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40882 USD per year during 48 months.
National

40449 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40449 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

17772 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17772 USD per year during 48 months.

Regional Tuition: $33,512

Living costs for Amherst Center

1228 - 2543 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Spanish and Portuguese Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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