Overview
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
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
45 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies View 77 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. B (required)
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 89 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
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
13674 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6837 CAD per semester and a duration of 18 months. -
National
4754 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 2377 CAD per semester and a duration of 18 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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