Portuguese studies is an academic area that encompasses the ways in which cultural diversity manifests in both historical and modern contexts. The field of Lusophone studies includes the culture’s relationship with and effects of colonialization, Arabic and Hebrew traditions, feminism, and human rights.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.