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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
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 89
Credits
45 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Languages View 69 other Masters in Languages in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA B
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 89
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
1157 - 1804 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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