Overview

Become familiar with the diverse societies of the region and the forces that have shaped them, drawing on insights from Latin American history, politics, anthropology, environmental issues, economics, cultural studies, and more. The ideal kicking off point for a career in research, journalism, teaching, policy or implementation.

On this Latin American Studies - History, Politics and Society MA offered by UCL, you will develop the ability to understand and critically assess the issues currently facing societies and policy makers in Latin America and their historical background. You will study a broad range of issues, including:

human rights and democratic consolidation
economic development and social change
the region’s relations with the United States and the wider world
climate change and environmental issues
the historical and contemporary character of the region’s intersecting inequalities

societal issues such as the war against drugs and criminal cartels.

Careers

Graduates will have acquired transferable skills attractive to employers in a wide range of businesses and sectors:

theoretical and critical analysis
writing and communication skills
time management
IT skills.

You will also learn to solve problems and issues and to build positive working relationships.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Researching the Americas
Dissertation
The Politics of Human Rights in Latin America: Challenges to Democratization
The Caribbean from the Haitian Revolution to the Cuban Revolution
Latin American Economics
The International Politics of Latin America

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

109

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies History Political Science View 298 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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109

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. A basic reading competence in Spanish, French or Portuguese is useful but not essential.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

35400 GBP / year

≈ 35400 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16800 GBP / year

≈ 16800 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

UK: £8,400 per year
Overseas: £17,700 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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