Overview

Opportunity

Work with faculty to design a degree program to meet individual goals.

Take courses in the professional schools, humanities and social sciences, natural sciences, and the fine arts

Acquire the linguistic, methodological, and area expertise to succeed in public and private sector careers in business, government, education, the professions, and the arts

International Reputation

A distinguished faculty and extensive research resources make UCLA a national and international center for the study of Latin America

Latin Americanist faculty in the arts, humanities, sciences, social sciences, and professions

Major library, art, film, music, and museum collections focused on the region

Innovation and excellence have been a hallmark of UCLA's Latin American Studies program since its inception

Geographic Location

UCLA's location in Southern California enhances the development and impact of the Latin American Studies degree programs. Los Angeles has one of the country's largest Hispanic populations

Numerous public and private educational, business, and cultural institutions have a long-standing interest in Latin America

Linguistic, historical, economic, and demographic influences interact in Los Angeles to forge a truly multicultural society

Activities and Resources

UCLA offers one of the most extensive and diverse Latin American and Iberian academic programs in the country

Participate in the array of programs and activities that focus on Latin America at UCLA

Make use of the extensive research resources available to you

Explore our Web site and related links to learn more about UCLA's Latin America Studies Interdepartmental Degree Program

During their time spent completing the Latin American Studies program of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), students will also have the opportunity to present their work at the Annual International Institute Graduate Student Conference. With a transnational and interdisciplinary focus, Latin American Studies M.A. students are provided a unique experience and a specially tailored forum in which to engage experts on their research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interdisciplinary Seminar: Latin American Studies

Interdisciplinary Topics in Latin American Studies

Health and Culture in Americas

HIV/AIDS and Culture in Latin America

Latin America: Traditional Medicine, Shamanism, and Folk Illness

Seminars: Recent Latin American History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Quarter Units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beverly Hills, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form completed via UCLA Graduate Division’s Admissions

Statement of purpose (maximum two pages, double space)

Personal history statement

Three letters of recommendation

Graduate Record Examination scores

Transcript

A research paper or other writing sample

TOEFL scores (international applicants only)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36297 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36297 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

21115 USD / year

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Living costs

Beverly Hills

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Funding

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Overview

Opportunity

International Reputation

Geographic Location

Activities and Resources

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Beverly Hills

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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