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Bachelor of Spanish at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

United States of America, Aberdeen

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers the Bachelor of Spanish as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for spanish and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 28, 2027.

About Bachelor of Spanish

Program Overview

Globalization and the Internet Revolution have intensified contact among cultures, increasing the importance of education in multiple languages and technologies. The Bachelor's degree in Spanish develops bilingual and bicultural competencies and fosters critical and creative thinking skills through the study of literature, linguistics, translation, creative writing, and cultures. The program promotes these skills by introducing students to philosophical issues examined in literature and art; to writing and analytical skills; and to the rich cultural complexities of languages, peoples, and nations across the globe.

Disciplines

College of Liberal Arts

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Spanish at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Entry Requirements

You have decided to experience your college education in another country and UTRGV is ready to support you on this journey. We'll help make the process here as seamless as possible by guiding you through the application process and helping with academic advisement in your chosen major.

An applicant is considered an international student if the applicant meets the following conditions:

Not a citizen, permanent resident, or have an application on file to become a permanent resident of the United States, and
Will be attending UTRGV on a visa. Most international students attending UTRGV are on an F-1 student visa or a J-1 visa.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 61

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Spanish

Possible Career Options

A Spanish major provides students with a greatly enriched view of the world as well as Spanish language skills that will prove useful in many professional occupations. With its emphases on research, writing, and creative and analytical thought, the Spanish major prepares students for graduate studies in Spanish and most professional schools, including law, business, education, and medicine, and for work in professions such as law, teaching, business, management, and publishing. Many Spanish majors combine their Spanish studies with other areas to prepare for career opportunities in international business, government, travel, or communications, where knowledge of a foreign language and of foreign cultures is essential. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for Spanish interpreters and translators was $52,330 in 2020.

Social Worker

Translator/Interpreter

Human Resources Specialist

Immigration Specialist

Investment Banker

Risk Manager

Digital Marketing Specialist

Marketing Director

State Trooper

Content Writer

Communications Specialist

Public Relations Specialist

Director of Communication and PR

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Spanish at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for Bachelor of Spanish at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Fill out the UTRGV international application online at applytexas.org.
Pay a $50 non-refundable application fee through ApplyTexas.
Submit official scores from one of the following English Proficiency Exams unless you qualify for an exemption:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
- IELTS; or
- Duolingo English Test
If you attended a foreign high school or college, you must send your transcript to get evaluated by SPANTRAN, Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA), or World Education Services (WES). SPANTRAN, FCSA, or WES are the only companies accepted by UTRGV for foreign evaluations.
For First-Year Students: Admissions Essay A or B through ApplyTexas.
For First-Year Students and Transfer students with less than 24 college hours noted on their foreign evaluation: For the 2023-2024 application cycle, UTRGV remains test-optional. If you have taken the ACT or SAT exams and wish to send us your official scores, contact the testing agency. The UTRGV school code for ACT is 6991, and for SAT 6568.

Bachelor of Spanish at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

United States of America, Aberdeen