MA Latin American Studies at University of California, San Diego

Programme overview

An MA designed for students who want to integrate a broad range of disciplinary approaches to a world region of growing international significance.

Faculty: Latin American Studies | Department: Latin American Studies | Duration: 38 units (about nine courses); 42 units with a concentration | Study mode: full-time | Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

Students complete a 12-unit basic seminar sequence (LATI 200 Core Seminar plus an approved theory seminar and an approved methodology seminar), courses in at least three fields, at least 16 graduate-level units, and six units of independent research (LATI 299). Spanish or Portuguese competence is required, and the degree is completed by a comprehensive exam or master's thesis (thesis required for concentration students).

Career pathways

Most graduates pursue further advanced degrees in academic or professional fields; others go into the private sector, international organizations or government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admission (graduate level): a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent and a minimum B (3.0/4.0) average in upper-division or prior graduate work. Programme page (catalog): To qualify for admission, students must have a BA with a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for the final two years of undergraduate study plus satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination.

UC San Diego enrolls for Fall term only.

The graduate application fee is $135.

Apply through the official page: https://connect.grad.ucsd.edu/apply/

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