Graduate School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences
- Direction
- Prof. Antonio Gómez Ramos
- Deputy Direction
- Prof. Fernando Broncano Rodríguez
- Language
- Spanish
- Attendance
- On-campus
- Credits
- 60
- Campus
- Getafe
- Applications
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☛ Places available: 25
- Departments
- Humanities: Philosophy, Language, Literature Theory
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This Master’s offers an interdisciplinary, open program to address today’s cultural phenomena. Understanding and analysis of the representations, practices and forms of identity in contemporary culture increasingly demand an approach that complements and goes beyond the methods and content of the traditional humanities disciplines.
Students and researchers that seek advanced preparation in the analysis of different cultural phenomena find that their disciplinary methodological preparation is limited when studying the complex networks of relationships shaping these phenomena.
In this Master’s in Cultural Theory and Criticism, the understanding of cultural forms is addressed via philosophy, linguistics, literary theory, visual theory and the social sciences. It is conceived as a stage in research training, but also as education in cultural criticism which could be of interest for professionals in the area of culture seeking a solid theoretical complement.
As an official research Master’s, this program provides access to postgraduate studies in the following Doctoral programs, among others.
│MASTER IN NUMBERS
- ☛ 20 students per class
- ☛ High rate of academic continuity among graduates
- ☛ More than 10 cultural and research activities associated with the Master
- CURRICULUM
- CURRICULUM
The Master's degree consists of 60 ECTS the student should complete a minimum of 6 optional ECTS , from each of the 4 following subjects:
- Thought
- Culture
- Language and literature
- Visual culture
The rest of the optional credits (18 ECTS) which will complete the 42 ECTS required in the syllabus may be chosen from any subject. The syllabus includes 1 research seminar which is compulsory (6 ECTS) and a final dissertation (12 ECTS).
Subject ECTS Compulsory 6 Electives 42 Master Thesis 12 Total credits 60 Course 1 - Semester 1
Culture Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Genre Theories 6 E Theories of Cultural Crises 6 E Thought Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Narratives of Identity 6 E Political Culture and Democracy 6 E Modernity: Identity, Memory, Expectations and Experience 6 E Language and literature Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Language: Mind and Culture 6 E Cultural Creation and Social Imaginaries 6 E Word and Image: Representation in Modern Culture 6 E _Not taught Course 20/21 _Rhetoric and Language 6 E Visual culture Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Politics of Seeing 6 E Course 1 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Research Seminar 6 C Culture Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Post-Colonial Cultures and Criticism of the Canon 6 E Culture and Power 6 E Technologies of Culture 6 E Thought Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Theories of the Subject and of Subjectivity 6 E Language and literature Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Languages and Discourse Theory 6 E Visual culture Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Rhetoric and Images 6 E Geopolitics of Audiovisual 6 E TFM Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Master Thesis 12 C (C) Seminar: 6 ECTS
(E) Elective: 42 ECTS
Master's Thesis: 12 ECTS
course Programs
- QUALITY
GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION
☛ First year offered: 2010
PROGRAMME’S QUALITY ASSURANCE
The Academic Committee of the Master’s programme complies with the SGIC-UC3M and it is responsible for the follow-up, analysis, review, assessment and quality of the program, it contributes with proposals to improve the program and produces the “Memoria Académica de Titulación” (Programme Report).
Graduate Profile and Competences
- CURRICULUM
- FACULTY
UC3M FACULTY
- ALBORNOZ, LUIS ALFONSO
Department of Communication and Media Studies
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- BRONCANO, FERNANDO
Department of Humanities: Philosophy, Language and Literature
Full Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- CHECA, JULIO
Department of Humanities: Philosophy, Language and Literature
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- CONTE, DAVID
Department of Humanities: Philosophy, Language and Literature
PhD Assistant Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- GAITÁN, ANTONIO
Department of Humanities: Philosophy, Language and Literature
PhD Assistant Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- GARCÉS, PILAR
Department of Humanities: Philosophy, Language and Literature
Full Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- GARCÍA PÉREZ, RAFAEL
Department of Humanities: Philosophy, Language and Literature
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- GARCÍA RUIZ, ALICIA
Department of Humanities: Philosophy, Language and Literature
PhD
- GÓMEZ RAMOS, ANTONIO
Department of Humanities: Philosophy, Language and Literature
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- GONZÁLEZ MARÍN, CARMEN
Department of Humanities: Philosophy, Language and Literature
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- GREPPI, ANDREA
Department of International Law, Eclesiastical Law and Philosophy of Law
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- LABANDEIRA, SIBLEY
Department of Humanities: Philosophy, Language and Literature
Assistant Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- MORIMOTO, YUKO
Department of Humanities: Philosophy, Language and Literature
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- PAVÓN, MARÍA VICTORIA
Department of Humanities: Philosophy, Language and Literature
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- PELLICER, ANA
Department of Humanities: Philosophy, Language and Literature
Assistant Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- PÉREZ RASILLA, EDUARDO
Department of Humanities: Philosophy, Language and Literature
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- QUEROL, JOSÉ MANUEL
Department of Humanities: Philosophy, Language and Literature
Assistant Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- SUÁREZ, ARIANA
Department of Humanities: Philosophy, Language and Literature
Phd Assistant Professor
PhD
CV Abreviado
- THIEBAUT, CARLOS
Department of Humanities: Philosophy, Language and Literature
Full Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- VALDECANTOS ALCAIDE, ANTONIO
Department of Humanities: Philosophy, Language and Literature
Full Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- ALBORNOZ, LUIS ALFONSO
- ADMISSION
- ADMISSION
Application
The request is made electronically through our application. Before starting the admission process, please, read the following information:
Requirements
Graduates with degrees in Humanities, Philosophy, Languages, History, Geography, Art, Fine Art, and Performing Arts, but also Law, Political and Social Sciences, Engineering. However, students with different degrees are also eligible to apply. It is particularly important for students to prove their interest in the study of contemporary culture in some of the aspects of the master's program and their ability to study the theoretical and methodological proposals contained in the course.
Admission criteria
The selection of candidates will take into account the following criteria and percentages:
- The transcript: minimum 40% - maximum 60%
- Interest and motivation of the candidate to suit the objectives of the program: minimum 10% - maximum 20%
- At least two letters of support and professional or academic recommendations: minimum 10% - maximum 20%
- Professional experience in the field of humanities: minimum 10% - maximum 20%
- Level language skills: minimum 10% - maximum 20%
The assessment of candidates compliance with these criteria will be made public prior to admission.
For the assessment of these criteria, the steering committee of the Master may conduct a personal interview with the candidates, which should develop on matters relating to their motivation, training, career and interest in implementing the Program. A portion of the interview may be conducted in the language whose knowledge has proved the applicant.
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid has not established any specific examination for admission to this Master.
Language requirements
Check the general language requirements required to study a Master’s at UC3M, depending on whether it is in Spanish, English or bilingual.
students with foreign university degrees
Once admitted to the Master’s, students with university degrees issued by a higher education institution belonging to an educational system outside the EHEA, must provide, for enrolment, the diploma, legalized by diplomatic procedures or by means of The Hague Apostille. They must also submit the transcript of records, with the grade point average, duly legalized.
More information about Legalization of Foreign Documents.
If needed, documents must be accompanied by an official sworn translation into Spanish.
- ENROLLMENT
FEES *
2021-2022 Academic year
Reservation fee: €450
- it will be paid once the student receives notification of admission to the master’s, and deducted from the first tuition payment
- the reservation fee will only be refunded if the master program is cancelled
60 ECTS in the first academic year:
- EU students: €2,701.2 (€45.02/ECTS credit)
- Non EU students: €5,044.2 (€84.07/ECTS credit)
NOTE: The enrolment fees do not include the cost of issuing the master’s degree certificate.
* Pending approval by the Community of Madrid for the academic year 21/22Additional information
- You may enrol on the master’s degree after completing the admission process and receiving formal confirmation of your acceptance.
- When performing the enrolment you can choose between Full-time enrolment or Part-time enrolment.
- The email address provided upon enrolment will be used for formal communications; students are therefore kindly requested to check their mail regularly.
- Pursuant to the regulations of the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, a student failing to pay any part of the fees will not be admitted and the enrolment process will be terminated. In cases of cancellation of enrolment due to non-payment, the University may demand the payment of the pending amounts for enrolment in previous academic courses as a prior condition of enrolment.
No diploma or certificate will be issued if a student has any outstanding payments.
Best Practices and Regulations
- ADMISSION
- SCHOLARSHIPS
UC3M Scholarships for the Year 2021/2022
CALL AM02-21/22-AUIP
The Carlos III University of Madrid announces 1 aid for the academic year 2021-2022, aimed at newly admitted students of the Master in Cultural Theory and Criticism from non-Spanish university centers associated with the Ibero-American Postgraduate University Association (AUIP), with the following provision:
- Tuition assistance for the amount of the corresponding academic fees
- Bag or study aid of €1,500
To apply, you must have completed the application for admission to the Master’s.
Application deadline: 31st March 2021
Resolutions: from 30th April 2021
Fifth Edition of Rocío Orsi Award for Master's Thesis │ CLOSED
The Carlos III University of Madrid announces the Fifth Edition of Rocío Orsi Award for Master's Thesis. This award is open to all students who have presented, defended and obtained an "A" or "B" grade in the programs under the Faculty of Humanities, Communication and Documentation, credits corresponding to Master's Thesis (TFM) during the period from February 1 and on December 11, 2020.
- Amount: 500 €
Applications deadline: January 15, 2019
Resolution: February 2021
✎ │ Application form
General information on grants and scholarships
For more information on specific grants of interest awarded by UC3M and by other agencies or organisations.
- PRACTICAL INFORMATION
MASTER’S COURSE SCHEDULE
Check the Master’s schedule (Academic Year 2020/2021)
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
The Master in Cultural Theory and Criticism will be taught ON CAMPUS*.
Exceptionally, students must attend in a Synchronous Online Teaching system the sessions that may be determined to ensure the prevention and social distancing measures in classrooms. All students must have the necessary equipment to follow classes remotely (device with internet connection and webcam. See Student’s Guide). Due to the restrictions in the use of computer rooms on Campus it may be necessary to take your own computer equipment for its use in the classroom.
UC3M has a laptop loan program for students who need it.
*Students who cannot attend to on Campus classes, due to difficulties or delays obtaining their visas, border closures, or similar issues, will be able to follow classes in a Synchronous Online Teaching system until they are able to arrive to on Campus classes.