Overview

Program Strengths:

Latin American Studies students at the University of California, San Diego have the option to choose their own focus of study or choose a specialized area of concentration
Five concentration options give students the opportunity to pursue specialized academic study
Small cohort of graduate students maximizes access to faculty and campus resources

Location near the border, facilitates study of U.S.-Mexican issues
The M.A. program in Latin American Studies is distinctive because the majority of its graduate students travel abroad to conduct their research.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Latin American Studies & US Liberation Movements
Digital Oral History in Latin America
Special Topics in Latin American Studies

Mexican Migration Field Research Program (MMFRP)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

38 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies View 131 other Masters in American and Australasian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Writing sample of 20 pages or less
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

Application fee of $120 for US applicants and $140 for international applicants;
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required for international applicants whose native language is not English

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Tuition Fee

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International

29118 USD/year

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National

29118 USD/year

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In-State

14016 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 14016 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for San Diego

1400 - 2455 USD /month

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