Master of Arts in Latin American Studies at University of New Mexico

Programme overview

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Latin American Studies offers students the opportunity to explore the cultures, languages, histories, and societies of Latin America. The program provides students access to a large and diverse faculty, selecting content drawn from over thirty departments and nine Colleges/Schools at UNM.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: Latin American Studies | Duration: 36 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

The Master of Arts in Latin American Studies is offered under both Plan I (thesis) and Plan II (non-thesis) as described in the The Graduate Program section of this Catalog. Plan I : 36 credit hours. Students must take LTAM 510 Pro-Seminar in Latin American Studies (3 credit hours), concentration courses (21 credit hours), elective courses (6 credit hours), and LTAM 599 Master's Thesis (6 credit hours). 3 credit...

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Bachelor’s degree is required. Background work in the social sciences and humanities related to Latin America is preferred. At least two years of undergraduate coursework (or equivalent language training) in either Spanish or Portuguese is required prior to admission. Applicants with otherwise strong qualifications but with limited Spanish competence may be admitted on the condition that they complete SPAN **352 Advanced Grammar, within their first year of graduate study. Admission 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.

Each graduate and professional programme has its own admission requirements and deadlines; applicants apply through the Graduate Studies application.

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