The University Master's Degree in Research in Letters and Humanities (MUILH) is an official university master's degree adapted to the new university regulations and the European Higher Education Area and has been accredited by the ANECA Quality Agency. It is aimed at training in advanced research in the branch of knowledge of Arts and Humanities, with studies in the subjects of Spanish Philology and Philologies in modern languages: English-French-German-Italian, History, Art History, Geography and Organization of the Territory, Philosophy and, in general, all those related to Literature and Humanities.
It is an official university master's degree adapted to the new university regulations and the European Higher Education Area and has been accredited by the ANECA Quality Agency. It is aimed at training in advanced research in the branch of knowledge of Arts and Humanities, with studies in the subjects of Spanish Philology and Philologies in modern languages: English-French-German-Italian, History, Art History, Geography and Organization of the Territory, Philosophy and, in general, all those related to Literature and Humanities.
Since its verification in 2009, the master has trained hundreds of students in research in the branches of Letters and Humanities, who have been able to start their doctoral studies at any Spanish or European university.
One of the characteristics of this official University Master's Degree is its multidisciplinarity, since it involves up to six university departments and numerous areas that develop multiple lines of research in which any student of the areas of Letters can be integrated. The theoretical activity of the master is concentrated in the first semester (from October to February), leaving for the second semester the completion of the Master's Thesis of 18 ECTS and 12 ECTS of training seminars.
It is interesting for foreign students, especially Latin Americans, the possibility of completing their face-to-face training during the first semester (October-February) and doing the rest, including the defense of the Master's Final Project, by electronic means.Training objectivesThe general objective of the Master is to enable the students of this center and the entire university community to complete their undergraduate and graduate studies through a quality postgraduate degree, which provides the student with specialized training in research in the different areas of Arts and Humanities .
This Master has a research character and is intended to train researchers in the different areas of the Arts and Humanities Branch, based on the resources of the teaching staff of the UCLM Faculty of Letters, on the potential and research experience of their groups and research projects, with the aim of offering students advanced research training, methodology and experiences in each of their scientific areas and specialties.
The Master provides a postgraduate university degree that meets the conditions for access to the Doctorate Programs approved at the UCLM or other Spanish and European universities, according to the current regulations on Doctorate studies, and serves as a platform for further studies leading to obtaining the title of Doctor by the UCLM. The objectives and competences that are acquired in the master are the following:Manage the terminology used in the field of research in Arts and Humanities.
Know the principles and basic concepts of epistemology and theory of science focused on the knowledge of the Arts and Humanities.
Know the main contemporary problems on theory and the ability to participate in the debates that they raise with their own well-founded criteria.
Apply the research methods typical of the social sciences, in general, and of the areas of specialization, in particular.
Know the main bibliographic sources used in the field of Arts and Humanities.
Manage databases with relevant information on Arts and Humanities.
Understand the methodological singularities of the Arts and Humanities.
Structure scientific work in an orderly and coherent way.
Ability to understand and handle terminology and fundamental concepts in the field of linguistic, literary and sociocultural research.
Acquire an ability to analyze the different aspects and dimensions that intervene in discursive and textual communication in the field of modern languages, cultures and literatures.
Perceive and explain the specific characteristics in concrete texts belonging to one or more languages.
Know, analyze and explain certain significant aspects of contemporary society from an interdisciplinary perspective applied to the field of languages and cultures.
Ability to explain and appreciate from the aesthetic-literary perspective the origin, evolution, themes, narrative strategies and the ideological and social dimension of the literary works of significant writers.
Being able to approach the processes of teaching foreign languages taking into account the multicultural identity of the students and their motivations in the context of contemporary society.
Ability to analyze and comment on the narrative, poetic or theatrical work of significant writers from different literatures, adopting a comparative perspective and intercultural dialogue.
Ability to apply the theoretical and methodological knowledge acquired to the interpretive comment of texts belonging to specific discourses.
Demonstrate an ability to apply the theoretical and methodological knowledge acquired to the development of original approaches in a research work.
To be able to operate in an autonomous and personal way in the pursuit of the objectives and the stages in the planning and elaboration of topics and research works.
Ability to know how to consult the pertinent bibliographic sources and to apply information and communication technologies (ICT) to the field of linguistic, literary and sociocultural research.CompetenciesIn addition to the general competencies, according to the subjects and itineraries that are taken, the following competences may also be obtained in various fields of research: History, Art History, Hispanic Philology, Modern Philologies, Geography and Philosophy.Manage the terminology used in the field of research in Art History
Know the principles and basic concepts of epistemology and theory of science focused on the knowledge of the Arts.
Know the main contemporary problems on art theory and criticism.
Apply the research methods typical of the social sciences, in general, and of the areas of Art History and Cultural Heritage in particular.
Know and understand the sources for history and art history.
Understand and apply the interdisciplinary methodology in the analysis and research in Art History.
Know the main bibliographic sources used in the field of History and Art History.
Manage databases with relevant information on History and Art History.
Understand the methodological singularities of the History of Art and Cultural Heritage.
Structure scientific work in an orderly and coherent way.
Ability to apply the theoretical and methodological knowledge acquired in solving problems in new or little-known environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study.
Ability to communicate their conclusions, as well as the reasoning and ultimate reasons that support them, to specialized and non-specialized audiences, in a clear and unambiguous way.
Ability to apply the theoretical and methodological knowledge acquired in the elaboration of original ideas in a research context.
Ability to apply information and communication technologies (ICT) in the field of study itself.
Ability to manage, analyze and synthesize complex and varied sets of data and documentary sources.
Know and understand the fundamentals of different aspects of Hispanic Philology studies.
Know and understand research in Hispanic Philology at an advanced level.
Knowing how to apply the knowledge already acquired to the specialized study of genres, subgenres, schools, authors, works, linguistic theory, grammar of the Spanish language or any other aspect of Hispanic Philology.
Know how to integrate diverse knowledge about Hispanic Philology and apply it to specific interdisciplinary environments as a result of advanced training.
Know the methodology and techniques of research in Hispanic Philology, as well as its latest advances and applications.
Read and understand texts in Spanish from different periods and from different philological perspectives.
Know how to handle bibliographic sources appropriate to specific research environments, as well as the use of computer materials, network repositories, etc.
Analyze and interpret the concepts of Landscape, Natural Heritage, Environmental Geomorphology and Geodiversity and apply them to the territories of our environment.
Analyze and interpret and value the richness and uniqueness of its landscapes.
Apply geographic research techniques and models to the analysis and planning of territories.
Relate the objects of geographic research with the rest of the socioeconomic facts that mark the structure of global society.
Know the territorial units of action, their wealth and the concentration of current property as well as its evolution.
Analyze society-environment relations in urban spaces with special attention to environmental problems and the philosophy of sustainability.
Understand the importance of the population in the processes of territorial structuring with special attention to the sources and techniques it uses.
Acquire and learn to handle the instruments, sources and methodology for research in the different fields of Philosophy.
Being able to process theoretical information to elaborate a reflective and critical thinking of a philosophical, ethical and social nature.
Analyze and explain the implicit philosophical problems in certain significant aspects of today's society (globalization, secularism, multiculturalism, tolerance, relativism, etc.).
Understand and apply the fundamental concepts in the field of philosophical research.
Know the main problems that arise in current philosophical debates.
Apply the theoretical and methodological knowledge acquired to the interpretation of theoretical texts.
Knowing how to transmit the acquired philosophical knowledge and their philosophical reflections in a clear way to both specialized and non-specialized audiences who can respond to and discuss their objections.
Apply the theoretical and methodological knowledge acquired to the realization of an original research work.
Acquire and handle research instruments in different specialties of History and Historiography.
Know how to handle the different sources for research in the branches of History.
Acquire and handle the methodology of historical studies research.
Mastering concepts related to the construction of historical discourse, political society and power, culture, identity and ideology from a historical and historiographic perspective.
Know and master the instruments of advanced research in Arts and Humanities, especially those related to databases, quantitative analysis and ICT management.
Know and master the theoretical and epistemological aspects related to research in areas of Humanities.
Correctly develop a research project, in each of its phases in the areas of Arts and Humanities.
Know specific aspects and be in contact with ongoing research projects.
Apply the acquired knowledge and problem solving skills in research work.
Being able to integrate knowledge and face the complexity of making judgments based on information that is incomplete or limited.
Design and develop a research project in an area of Arts and Humanities.
Apply the knowledge acquired and their ability to solve problems in new or little-known environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study (MECES).
Being able to integrate knowledge and face the complexity of formulating judgments based on information that, being incomplete or limited, includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of its
Know how to communicate conclusions
Acquire the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous.
Know and master the instruments of advanced research in Arts and Humanities, especially those related to databases, quantitative analysis and ICT management.
That the students master Mastering the theoretical and epistemological aspects related to research in areas of Humanities.
Know how to project and correctly carry out a research project, in each of its phases in the areas of Arts and Humanities.
Know specific and general aspects of ongoing research projects.
Know how to prepare and develop your own research project, advised and tutored.
Assume in research practices respect for fundamental rights and equal opportunities between men and women, the principles of equal opportunities and the values of a culture of peace and democratic values.Professional outingsThe University Master's degree qualifies for access to a Doctorate program, it does not qualify for specific professional opportunities outside of research in the different areas.Admission profileThe recommended profile of the master's degree is very broad: the typical student is a graduate or graduate in any of the arts and humanities areas (philologists in different languages and literatures, historians, art historians, geographers, philosophers, etc.) who wish to specialize in research with the ultimate goal of continuing his doctoral studies.
This master's degree is the natural continuation of higher studies for those students with a vocation for research in any of the areas that are proposed. The Branch of knowledge of Arts and Humanities, includes subjects such as History, Art History, Geography and Spatial Planning, Philologies, Modern Languages, Spanish Language, Classical Languages, Linguistics, Theory and History of Literature, Ethics, Philosophy, Anthropology or Sociology. The master's degree includes lines of research related to these subjects and interdisciplinary studies.
It is a suitable master's degree for those who want to start research that involves interdisciplinarity. This master's degree provides specialization of studies and research training through the existence of two specific mentions in Philological Studies and in Historical Research, Art and Territory. The student admitted to the Master will be assigned a tutor professor, linked to any of the lines of research and Master's Thesis, who will guide him in the selection of activities and works that allow him to better train and optimally acquire the skills of the Master.
The specific access criterion is to be a Graduate or Graduate in any of the current and future degrees in the Arts and Humanities branches of both the Faculty of Letters and the UCLM and any other Spanish or foreign university.
Graduates with another professionalizing University Master's degree also have direct access (such as the University Master's Degree in Professor of Compulsory Secondary Education and Baccalaureate) to which a procedure for the recognition of credits taken by previous studies can be applied taking into account the skills already acquired. Both 300-credit bachelor's degrees as well as Master's degree graduates or students with previous postgraduate studies can be given credit recognition for previously studied subjects by examining their records and taking into account the effective skills previously acquired.
They have direct access:Graduates and Graduates in Hispanic Philology
Graduates and Graduates in English Philology
Graduates and Graduates in French Philology
Graduates and Graduates in other branches of Philology
Graduates and Graduates in History
Graduates and Graduates in Art History
Graduates and Graduates in Geography and Spatial Planning
Graduates and Graduates in Philosophy
Graduates and Graduates in Anthropology
Graduates and Bachelors of Humanities
Graduates and Graduates in any of the degrees of the Branch of Arts and Humanities
Graduates and Graduates in any of the degrees of the Branch of Social Sciences
Other university graduates who want to start research in Letters and Humanities: History, Art History, Philosophy, Language, Literature, Geography, Cultural Studies, etc.
Graduates in Letters, in Spain, in the European Union, in Latin America and in any country in the world, who in their university systems can access master's or master's degrees and who want to complete their studies with advanced research training, both for the carrying out subsequent doctoral programs as well as for insertion in research projects.
Secondary education and high school teachers from centers in the province and in the region, who want to complete their higher studies with a research profile at postgraduate level, with the appropriate qualification for access to university master's degrees.
Higher graduates, especially in areas related to the social sciences and communication, interested in deepening an interdisciplinary training in Arts and Humanities and in the subjects offered.
Pre-registered students who meet the general access criteria whose training offers doubts about their preparation or suitable profile may be admitted, with the obligation to take training complements in any of the degrees of para at the discretion of the Academic Committee of the Master, in accordance with UCLM regulations.Admission criteriaIn any case, and especially in the event that the demand for places exceeds the supply, the following criteria will be taken into account when selecting candidates:Academic record (40%).
Profile and adaptation of the previous training to the contents of the Master * (40%).
Other academic or training merits (postgraduate degrees, other degrees, conferences, etc.) (4%)
Publications (4%)
Professional Experience (4%)
Languages (4%)
Access test or personal interview. (4%)* IMPORTANT: In your pre-registration, do not forget to attach a letter of real intentions together with your CV, in which you clearly specify what objectives you have as a student of this master's degree, in which specific areas of Arts and Humanities you are interested in deepening, the experience and real background of research that you have had and, although it is not mandatory, the previous contacts with the UCLM that can endorse you (teachers, stays, subjects, etc.) and other previous persons in charge of your training. In the case of foreign students, the level of Spanish that is mastered must be clearly established. Do not send standard letters or that are limited to being complacent with the institution.
