MA (Portuguese)

This course is designed to meet the needs of students who are seeking preparation for higher degree research in Portuguese history, but it will also be of interest to graduates who want to pursue an interest in Portuguese history at postgraduate level for personal or professional reasons. It draws on the expertise of an interdisciplinary group of scholars, including specialist historians of international standing. The emphasis of the course is on social, economic and cultural history.
The master's program provides advanced studies for teachers. Graduates can also utilize their knowledge of the Portuguese language in a wide array of fields. Job opportunities can be found in international non-profit organizations, public international organizations such as the World Bank, United Nations, U.S. agencies with international missions, overseas companies and multinationals, museums and bi-cultural organizations. You could also find work in interpreting or translation services, in travel companies or with tour operators. You could choose to continue in a doctoral program to teach on the university level.