The Department of Spanish and Portuguese does not accept external applications for a terminal master's degree. Only students planning to pursue a Ph.D. in Spanish or Spanish and Portuguese are accepted into the program. All students will complete the requirements for and earn a Vanderbilt M.A. in Spanish or Spanish and Portuguese as a step toward the doctoral degree. Subject to the approval of the director of graduate studies, students entering the program with a master's degree or graduate studies elsewhere may transfer up to 15 hours of graduate credit.

The Spanish and Portuguese at Vanderbilt University is a Full Time Master program offered at the university's main campus in Nashville, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 23, 2027.
About Master of Spanish and Portuguese
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Spanish and Portuguese at Vanderbilt University
Entry Requirements
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
- Language Proficiency Exam (TOEFL or IELTS)
- Transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 7
- TOEFLMin 88
Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Spanish and Portuguese at Vanderbilt University
How to Apply for Master of Spanish and Portuguese at Vanderbilt University
You may start a Graduate School application for one of the following degrees: PhD, MA, MS, MFA in Creative Writing, and MLAS. For any other degree not listed above, please begin looking at the list of disciplines and majors offered through Vanderbilt University.
Applicants with bachelor's or comparable non-U.S. degrees may apply to the Graduate School.

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