Overview
Key facts
The Latin American and Caribbean Studies program of University of Guelph has a faculty comprised of internationally renowned specialists, and the option to research and study abroad, the program provides graduate students with unique opportunities for personal growth and professional development. LACS is a bilingual program that can be done in either English or Spanish.
The LACS program prepares students for a variety of jobs that require critical and creative thinking, and the ability to formulate and carry out a research plan. Students can study abroad and conduct field research in Latin American and Caribbean countries. The program can be completed in 3 semesters.
Research Areas
- Globalization and Insecurity
- Collective Memory and Cultural Traumas
- Community and Civil Society
- Transculturación, Realismo Mágico, Hibridación
- Economic, Political, and Cultural Development
- Area of Student’s Interest
Are you interested in:
- Preparing for PhD programs or professional schools
- Development, global inequality, diversity, and poverty
- Studying and conducting field research in Latin American and Caribbean countries
- Acquiring pedagogical training and teaching experience
Career opportunities
- Government/public sector
- NGOs
- Private sector
- Teaching
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methods Seminar
- Latin American Identity & Culture
- Re-Imagining Community in Latin America
- Globalization & Insecurity in the Americas
- Novel & Nation in Spanish America
- Civil Society and Activism in Latin America
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Languages View 69 other Masters in Languages in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- The normal requirement for admission to the LACS MA program is the equivalent of an Honours degree from a recognized institution with at least a high second-class standing (78% or higher) in the last 2 years of study.
- A reading knowledge of Spanish will be required.
- Letter of intent
Tuition Fee
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International
15332 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7666 CAD per semester during 18 months. -
National
6412 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3206 CAD per semester during 18 months.
Living costs for Guelph
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Funding
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