Expand your academic understanding of Spanish and Spanish-speaking culture, literature, and language. Alongside an in-depth exploration of theory and training in research methodologies, you will pursue directed study into topics that will broaden and develop your own research interests.

Course information

The MLitt is a one-year full-time programme combining advanced study and supervised research. Spanish and Latin American studies may be taken as a single-subject pathway within the MLitt, or you can combine it with one of five other pathways:

French studies
German studies
Italian studies
Middle Eastern literary and cultural studies (Arabic and Persian)
Russian studies.

Students from each of the six pathways start their studies with a module in literary and cultural theory. The module provides indispensable training for advanced learning in each pathway and helps students make new academic and social connections. You will explore a broad chronological and national range of seminal literary and cultural thinkers and theories through which texts and cultural productions of all kinds may be conceptualised, analysed and criticised.

You will apply these skills in the optional modules which make up the remainder of the taught component of the programme. The optional modules you will take will vary depending on whether you take Spanish and Latin American studies as a single-subject pathway or in combination with another pathway.

Within the Spanish and Latin American studies pathway, the optional modules allow you to acquire advanced knowledge of Spanish language literature, culture, and history through textual study and theoretical reflection. You may also undertake guided study on a specialised topic drawing on research expertise in the Department of Spanish.

Highlights

• Study a single-subject pathway or combine two pathways to create a programme that reflects your academic interests and ambitions.
• Small class sizes of no more than 20 students provide a close-knit postgraduate community and friendly academic environment.
• Teaching is geared towards encouraging and directing independent research.
• Students receive training in traditional and new research techniques and have the opportunity to broaden their language portfolios.

Careers

Alongside your academic learning, you will develop your broader capabilities and employability. All Masters students have access to the Professional Skills Curriculum, a flexible programme of workshops, lectures, and online materials to help you develop your personal and professional skills.

The School also works closely with the University Careers Centre to provides Masters students with careers advice and support, including advice for those who intend to continue to a doctoral degree.