Details of program Students in the Master (major) program in Spanish Language and Literature (90 ECTS credits) must complete a total of 11 courses (2 lectures, 4 seminars and 1 colloquium in their main field and 2 lectures and 2 seminar in the secondary field), as well as a master thesis (not linked to the courses taken). Students in the Master (minor) program in Spanish Language and Literature (30 ECTS credits) must complete a total of 6 courses (2 lectures and 2 seminars in their main field and 1 lecture and 1 seminar in the secondary field). Please select Major (90 ECTS) Minor (30 ECTS)
Scheme of program Master major (90 ECTS) Specialization in Literature Schliessen Master major (90 ECTS) Specialization in Literature Schliessen Master minor (30 ECTS) Specialization in Literature Schliessen Master minor (30 ECTS) Specialization in Literature Schliessen
Combination possibilities The Master program in Spanish Language and Literature consists of a major with 90 ECTS credits and a minor with 30 ECTS credits. Any subject taught in a sufficient scope at the University of Bern can be chosen as a minor. However, students are not permitted to have a major and minor in the same branch of study. Structure Major ECTS Minor ECTS 90 30 Available minors Minors you may choose
Deadlines Semester dates Current dates of the academic year and lecture periods of all degree courses incl. semester breaks and vacation New students Apply for a degree program Request for change of study program/s Current students Renewal of semester registration for the forthcoming semester Request for change of study program/s Registration for BeNeFri Request for leave of absence Request for removal from Student Registry for one of the following reasons: completion of studies, interruption of studies or dropping out of university Request for transfer from master's degree course to doctorate Request for extension of period of study
Requirements Individual academic requirements The following academic qualifications are required for admission to the master’s degree program in Spanish Language and Literature (major): a) Bachelor's degree from a Swiss university, or an equivalent degree, in the branch of studies Ibero-Romance Languages and Literatures b) Bachelor degree from a Swiss university in a different subject with a minimum of 60 ECTS in Iberoroman language and literature, provided that the completion of additional courses of a maximum of 60 ECTS in total will enable students to successfully complete the Master's degree or c) Bachelor degree from a recognized foreign university with equivalent qualifications, provided that the completion of additional courses of a maximum of 60 ECTS in total will enable students to successfully complete the Master's degree Please consult the admission requirements for the minor as presented in the plan of studies. Swiss bachelor's degrees/programs from the University of Bern that allow admission to the desired master's degree program without any assessment: Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Linguistics and Literature from other Universities that allow admission to the desired master's degree program without any assessment (document in German): Spanische Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft (PDF, 74KB) The bachelor's degree may not be more than ten years old. Exceptions are possible where justified. Language requirements Knowledge of Spanish at level C1/C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required, as the language of instruction is Spanish. Application and admission General admission requirements Application and admission with a Swiss degree Application and admission with an international degree For questions regarding application and admission, please contact the Admissions Office.
Swiss bachelor's degrees/programs from the University of Bern that allow admission to the desired master's degree program without any assessment: Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Linguistics and Literature from other Universities that allow admission to the desired master's degree program without any assessment (document in German): Spanische Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft (PDF, 74KB)
Application and admission Application and admission Admission requirements Application deadlines Current UniBE students Apply for a change to the M A in Spanish Linguistics and Literature with special qualification in Linguistics or Literature, Universität Bern by self-service as part of the re-registration for the next semester. Renewal of semester registration → Self-service Recognition of academic achievements Procedure and timing of the renewal of semester registration Application with a Swiss degree Online application Assessment Steps from application to registration Application with an international degree Online application CHECKLIST - Documents for your application / Important information Steps from application to registration For questions regarding application and admission, please contact the Admissions Office.
After your master's Potential career opportunities arise especially in university education and research, teaching, federal administration, journalism, libraries and archives, as well as international organizations where knowledge of Spanish language and culture is required.
