HCIAS MASTER'S PROGRAM The M.A. 'Communication and Society in Ibero-America'
Application period is now open for a study start in October 2025!
The HCIAS MASTER'S PROGRAM critically examines the current social, political, economic, and environmental debates in Ibero-America by studying their reflection in social and public communication. With advanced knowledge from a variety of disciplines from the humanities and social sciences such as communication studies, political science, sociology, geography, linguistics, literature, cultural studies, and history, you will develop a holistic understanding of Ibero-America. You will gain an understanding of how languages and socio-cognitive factors shape the political and economic spaces of this macro-region, how social and communication dynamics interact in them, and which effects they have on the Ibero-American cultures, peoples, and their natural environments.
Basic Information
– Master’s program, 120 ECTS: 2 years full-time, or 4 years part-time
– Study program taught in English and Spanish
– Mobility window: research stays and internships
– Study location: Heidelberg University, Germany
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
– Undergraduate university degree in the humanities or social sciences
– Proficiency in English and Spanish
APPLICATION DEADLINE
– October 1 to March 31 for a study start in mid-April
– April 1 to September 30 for a study start in mid-October
Goals
Students of the master’s program Communication and Society in Ibero-America have the possibility to develop their own individual profiles for professional fields in and outside academia. The knowledge and competencies you acquire prepare you for professional activity in research institutions to tackle current questions related to communication and society in Ibero-America from an interdisciplinary perspective. Outside academia, you are able to apply your knowledge of communication and society and your professional skills in working environments like communications departments of public institutions, NGOs, public relations, or press and media. A stay abroad within the course of study further promotes the building of your individual profile and will provide you with an opportunity for hands-on experience in future professional fields. The master’s program is closely tied to the HCIAS’ research program meaning the subject matter reflects current research on, in, and with Ibero-America. Learn from and with researchers at the HCIAS of Heidelberg University and abroad and become involved in their research projects.
Contact and Support
HCIAS STUDY COORDINATOR
Martha Rudka, M.A.
Heidelberg Center for Ibero-American Studies - HCIAS
Brunnengasse 1, 69117 Heidelberg
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 54-19334
E-Mail: martha.rudka(at)uni-heidelberg.de
OFFICE HOURS
- Online or at the HCIAS (Brunnengasse 1), room 105
- Advice in English, Spanish, or German
- Please request an appointment via email: martha.rudka(at)uni-heidelberg.de
Student Reflections on the Master's Program
What I enjoy most about studying at the HCIAS is the warm and supportive community here, as well as the diversity of perspectives and academic backgrounds represented in the Center, both in terms of the teaching staff and my fellow students. The master’s program in Communication and Society in Ibero-America has been a great way to complement and contrast my experience in linguistics with knowledge from other disciplines. Just this semester, I have been lucky enough to take courses in environmental studies, political science, and economics, all of which have contributed to a richer understanding of the Ibero-American region as a whole in all its complexity.
David Chapman, UK - Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics, Master of Arts in Communication and Society in Ibero-America
I decided to join the master’s program at the HCIAS because I believe that Latin America is a crucial region in the 21st century, and studying it from different social science angles, at one of the most prestigious universities in the world, will provide me with great opportunities in the future. The fact that the course is in English and Spanish is also helpful for non-Spanish native speakers like myself.
Satomi Tanikawa, Japan - Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, Master of Arts in Communication and Society in Ibero-America