Ibero-Romance Cultural Studies (M.A.)
Study content:
The research-oriented Master's program "Ibero-Romance Cultural Studies" (IRK) is aimed at students who want to broaden their horizons to include the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America in an international study environment. In addition to Spanish- and Portuguese-language media and socio-cultures, the course focuses on transatlantic relations between Europe, the Americas, and Africa, which are examined from both historical and contemporary perspectives, including (post-)colonial and (trans-)areal aspects.
Contents
- History of language, ideas and (media) culture in Ibero-Romania
- Ibero-Romance diversity, interculturality & pluricentricity
- Transatlantic relations
- Decolonial perspectives
- Philological-based humanities approach
- and much more
Career prospects:
- Research (doctorate) & teaching
- International cooperation (country departments or international assignments or etc.)
- Cultural exchange & exchange services (foundations/NPOs institutes etc.)
- Foreign relations (chambers of commerce or public offices and ministries etc.)
- Education (adult education or lectureships etc.)
- Diversity & cultural management (personnel/cultural departments etc.)
- Intercultural communication
- Publishing & book trade
- Text management & editing (proofreading etc.)
- Archives & libraries
- Tourism (study trips etc.)
- Etc.
Special features
- Semester abroad (3rd semester) with internship/project option, which can also be realized as an internship at home.
- Structured elective options in two elective modules (1st and 2nd semester) to enable students to acquire interdisciplinary skills.
Application Documents
- Bachelor's degree or comparable degree
An above-average first degree qualifying for a profession, either in Germany or abroad, with at least 60 credit points from a philology such as Ibero-Romance Studies, Hispanic Studies, Lusitanian Studies, Latin American Studies, Comparative Literature, etc., History, in particular Iberian and Latin American History, Ethnology, Political Sciences or from other subjects such as European and Latin American Studies or (Trans-]Area Studies, the contents of which are comparable to the above.
An above-average degree is given if the applicant, with the overall grade achieved on the basis of the examination regulations of the undergraduate degree program, belongs to the best 50 out of 100 of the graduates of the respective examination year; proof is provided by a confirmation of the responsible examination authority. This proof is deemed to have been provided if the overall grade is 2.5 or better.
- If the certificate (No. 1) is not available, proof of the examination results achieved in this degree programme (at least 140 credits), the average grade achieved in the process, the number of credit points included in the calculation of the average grade, as well as the number of credit points required for the completion of the corresponding degree programme must be enclosed (Transcript of Records). Students of the University of Augsburg please apply for the certificate at an early stage via e-mail ssc@zv.uni-augsburg.de at the Student Service Centre. You will be notified via your student e-mail address (retrievable with your RZ ID and RZ password via https://webmail.uni-augsburg.de/) as soon as the certificate can be collected.
The Bachelor's degree (or similar) (No. 1) must be proven by the end of the semester following the first enrollment in the Master's degree programme.
- Proof of language skills: Spanish (C1) and/or Portuguese (C1).
Proof of knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese must also be provided by second or native speakers if they apply with a German university degree or a German university entrance qualification, and can be demonstrated by a relevant (foreign language) philological degree - e.g. Ibero-Romance Studies, Hispanic Studies, Lusitanian Studies as a major subject (or as a minor subject: at least 60 LP in the respective language) - or if a degree from a university from the respective language area is available.
Proof of language skills must be available at the time of enrolment at the latest.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree as a certified copy or sworn translation, if the originals are not in German or English (exception: China, India and Vietnam only with original APS certificate). An above-average first degree qualifying for a profession, either in Germany or abroad, with at least 60 credit points from a philology such as Ibero-Romance Studies, Hispanic Studies, Lusitanian Studies, Latin American Studies, Comparative Literature, etc., History, especially Iberian and Latin American History, Ethnology, Political Sciences or from other subjects such as European and Latin American Studies or (Trans-]Area Studies, whose contents are comparable to the above. An above-average degree is given if the applicant, with the overall grade achieved on the basis of the examination regulations of the undergraduate program, belongs to the best 50 out of 100 of the graduates of the respective examination year; proof is provided by a confirmation of the responsible examination authority. This proof is deemed to have been provided if the overall grade is 2.5 or better.
- If the certificate (No. 1) is not available, proof of the examination results achieved in this degree programme (at least 140 credits), the average grade achieved in the process, the number of credit points included in the calculation of the average grade, as well as the number of credit points required for the completion of the corresponding degree programme must be enclosed (Transcript of Records).
The Bachelor's degree (or similar) (No. 1) must be proven by the end of the semester following the first enrollment in the Master's degree programme.
- List of all academic achievements ("Transcript of Records" in sworn translation, if the originals are not in German, English, French, Spanish or Italian).
- Proof of German language skills (DSH 1, TestDaF 3 or equivalent certificate;
information on the DSH examination at the University of Augsburg). The proof of German language skills must be available at the latest at the time of enrollment.
- Proof of language skills: Spanish (C1) and/or Portuguese (C1). Proof of knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese must also be provided for second or native speakers if they are applying with a German university degree or a German university entrance qualification, and can be demonstrated by means of a relevant (foreign language) philological degree - e.g. Ibero-Romance Studies, Hispanic Studies, Lusitanian Studies as a major subject (or as a minor subject: at least 60 LP in the respective language) - or if a degree from a university from the respective language area is available.
Proof of language skills must be available at the time of enrolment at the latest.
More information on application with international bachelor's degree certificates.
The application documents must be submitted as an upload with the online application.
Contact the study advisory service
- Phone: +49 821 598 - 5948
Contact the examinations office
- Phone: +49 821 598-1111
- Phone: +49 821 598-1111