Overview

This curriculum prepares Law School students for business, government, political, and nonprofit legal positions in organizations or institutions with a Latin American/Caribbean focus or presence. The program at University of Miami provides a solid theoretical framework and grounding in policy analysis, administration, and management.

This joint program allows students to obtain both J.D. and M.A. degrees in 3 or 3 1/2 years, less time than obtaining the degrees separately. The first year is spent in the Law School and years two, three and four (if needed) are spent taking both Law and M.A. courses.

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The Latin American Studies program is comprised of a major, a minor, the Fellows in Latin American Studies (FILAS) dual degree (BA/MA) honors program, and several Master of Arts degrees. Combined, these academic tracks give students unparalleled exposure and expertise in the history, cultures, languages, economics, politics, and societies of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Over two hundred members of the University of Miami's faculty across numerous colleges and schools work in or on Latin America and the Caribbean in every imaginable field of academic and policy inquiry, from the Fine Arts to Marine Science. This faculty brings incredible depth and breadth to the program and its students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Politics, Societies, and Cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean
Research Design in Latin American Studies
Academic Focus Courses
Elective
Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

103 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

An $85.00 non-refundable application fee is paid online upon submission of the application.

The statement of purpose is the most important element of your application packet.

Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their CV/resume

Three letters of recommendation must be provided.

You must provided official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended.

A minimum overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

You will be asked to provide a copy of your passport.

International students are required to submit a copy of all the diplomas or certificates earned.

You will be required to provide a copy of your bank statement for the last six months.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

63456 USD / year

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Out-of-State

63456 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

63456 USD / year

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Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

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Study in Miami at Miami

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

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