Overview

About the Latin American Studies and Public Affairs program at University of Texas at Austin

In conjunction with the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies, the LBJ School offers a dual degree with MPAff that combines policy studies with interdisciplinary area studies.

The Latin American Studies and Public Affairs MA/MPAff dual degree offered at University of Texas at Austin is structured so that students can earn the degrees simultaneously in approximately three academic years. Some students, particularly those who enter the program with a language deficiency, may find it necessary to enroll for an additional semester or summer session. The two degrees are awarded when the required course work in both areas is completed.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Key Ideas and Issues in Latin America

Latin American Politics

Latin American Social Sciences

Latin American Anthropology

Policy Development

Public Financial Management

Public Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

Students must be accepted by both of the individual programs before admission can be granted to the dual degree program.

Language

English

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Credits

69 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Austin, United States

Disciplines

Public Administration American and Australasian studies Public Policy View 132 other Masters in American and Australasian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete ApplyTexas application

Application fee

Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions

GRE scores

TOEFL scores (for international applicants)

Three letters of recommendation

Current résumé

Personal statement of purpose

Tuition Fees

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18758 USD / year

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18758 USD / year

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In-State

9854 USD / year

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Living costs

Austin

United States

1243 - 2304 USD / month

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Overview

About the Latin American Studies and Public Affairs program at University of Texas at Austin

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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