MA Latin American Studies at University of California, Los Angeles

Programme overview

MA Latin American Studies is a master's programme in Latin American Studies, College of Letters and Science at UCLA. Areas of study: Students are expected to develop and integrate two or three fields in Latin American studies, to be selected from the following: anthropology; art history; economics; education; engineering; folklore; geography; history; information studies; law; linguistics; management; music; political science;

Faculty: College of Letters and Science | Department: Latin American Studies | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Students are expected to develop and integrate two or three fields in Latin American studies, to be selected from the following: anthropology; art history; economics; education; engineering; folklore; geography; history; information studies; law; linguistics; management; music; political science; Portuguese; public health; sociology; Spanish; theater arts; and urban planning. At least one of the chosen fields must be a social science. Capstone Plan: A minimum of nine courses (36 units) is required, eight of which are to be distributed among three fields or disciplines on a 3-3-2 basis or among two fields on a 4-4 basis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: January 5, 2027. GRE: Optional. Letters of recommendation: 3, from academics, unless the applicant has been away from school for some time, in which case one of the letters may. In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose discussing the applicant's background in Latin American Studies, proposed program of study, and future career plans, and a research paper or other writing sample that well demonstrates writing and analystical skills. An applicant may also choose to submit an optional resume or curriculum vitae describing both academic and Latin American experience. All applicants should meet minimum requirements in at least one language of Latin America. Several options are available to combine the M.A.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Graduate application fee: $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $155 for all other applicants, $200 for the Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific, Master of Financial Engineering and MS in Business Analytics; nonrefundable, paid by card with the online Application for Graduate Admission.

Executive MBA: rolling admission for fall entry; Round 1 December 1, 2026, Round 2 February 1, 2027, Round 3 May 1, 2027; application fee $200.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/

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