Latin American Studies
Latin American Studies (LA76)
The Master of Arts (MA) in Latin American Studies is designed for students who seek to integrate a broad range of disciplinary approaches to a world region of growing international significance. Upon graduation, most students pursue advanced degrees in academic or professional fields; others proceed to careers in the private sector or in government.
Program Info
Area of Study | Division of Social Sciences |
Program Overview |
The Master of Arts in Latin American Studies is designed for students who seek to integrate a broad range of disciplinary approaches to a world region of growing international significance.
Program Strengths: 1. Students have the option to choose their own focus of study or choose a specialized area of concentration 2. Five concentration options give students the opportunity to pursue specialized academic study 3. Small cohort of graduate students maximizes access to faculty and campus resources 4. Location near the border facilitates study of U.S.-Mexican issues 5. Over 85 leading faculty members with expertise in Latin America 6. The M.A. program in Latin American Studies is distinctive because the majority of its graduate students travel abroad to conduct their research. |
Specializations |
Students in Latin American studies who are interested in specific disciplines or research topics have the OPTION to apply for a disciplinary or thematic concentration. Currently students may choose from concentrations in cultural studies, gender studies, international migration, history, and sociology. Students who choose not to focus on a concentration also have the option to develop their own area of study. |
Department | Latin American Studies |
Major | Latin American Studies |
Degree | Master of Arts |
Admissions Terms | Fall |
Application Deadlines |
January 19, 2022 (Fall 2022) |
Basic Requirement
Admissions Tests |
The GRE Test has been waived for the upcoming FA21 application season. |
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
Statement of Purpose |
Required Accepts only the online Statement of Purpose; 800 word limit
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Resume/CV |
Required |
Additional Requirements |
Submit a writing sample of 20 pages or less.
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Contact Info
Website http://las.ucsd.edu/ |
Email jlcassidy@ucsd.edu |
Campus Office Gildred Latin American Studies Building |
Phone (858) 534-7967 |
Fax (858) 534-7175 |
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Latin American Studies 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0533 La Jolla, CA, 92093-0533 |