Maynooth University - Modern Languages, Literature and Cultures: Narratives of Conflict - Spanish Lead Language

Course Overview/Contact:

The MA in Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures: Narratives of Conflict (Spanish lead language) aims to provide students who already have a background in Spanish at undergraduate level with an opportunity to specialise in the area of literary analysis with particular emphasis on narratives of conflict in the cultures and societies of Spanish-speaking countries. The programme introduces students to academic research, new ideas and theoretical approaches. It aims to equip students with academic, analytical, creative, reflective and presentation skills in order to foster interest and involvement in the field of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures with specific emphasis on narratives of conflict. It also aims to enhance students’ knowledge and understanding of important concepts of languages, literatures, cultures and societies, in particular with regard to Spain and Latin America. 

It is possible to study modules of particular interest without completing a Masters degree or to exit with a Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9) after completing 60 credits of taught modules.

Get in Touch

Programme Director Dr Catherine O’Leary
Tel +353 (0)1 708 4724/ 6116
Email Spanish.department@nuim.ie
Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/spanish
Address Department of Spanish, School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Arts Building, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

Career Options:

This interdisciplinary MA gives students an ideal starting point for an academic career in literary studies, conflict studies or language studies.  The combination of subject-specific, interdisciplinary and transferable skills, which are the intended outcome of the programme, would also make it a useful qualification for entry into the teaching profession, research work, or for careers with an international dimension, in diplomacy, journalism, business or academia.

Course Structure:

Course Duration: 1 year Full-Time

Course Duration: 2 years Part-time

Entry Requirements:

Candidates normally must have obtained at least a 2nd Class Honours Grade I in their primary degree, or equivalent. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level. 

Minimum English language requirements: please visit Maynooth University International Office website for information about English language tests accepted and required scores. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and non-EU applicants.

Maynooth University’s TOEFL code is 8850

Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code Full Time
MHZ52

PAC Code Part Time
MHZ53

The following documents should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:

Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.