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Doctor of Philosophy in Latin American Studies at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Latin American Studies is a small and highly selective program designed to prepare students for a limited number of targeted careers that are best advanced by an interdisciplinary doctorate. Such students include individuals who seek employment in areas where the ability to research and teach across disciplines would be an advantage, and where having skills in two disciplines, combined with Latin American area expertise, would be more usefu.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Latin American Studies  |  Duration: 66 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

General University rules and regulations pertaining to graduate study at the University of New Mexico are detailed in The Graduate Program section of this Catalog. The Latin American Studies Handbook is updated each year and provides more in-depth information to students in the Latin American Studies program. Students are responsible for knowing and abiding by the rules laid out in the UNM Catalog and the Latin...

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application Deadlines: Fall semester: Ph.D.: January 1 (with departmental financial aid consideration) M.A.: February 1 (with departmental financial aid consideration) M.A. and Ph.D.: April 1 (without financial aid consideration) Spring semester: M.A. and Ph.D.: November 1 (without departmental financial aid consideration)

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 66 credit hours

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