Overview

While the Latin American Studies programme at the University of Oxford emphasises the specific features of individual countries, there is also broad comparative coverage of major trends such as authoritarianism and democracy, the economic cycle, the effect of international factors, the evolution of the Left and Right, revolutionary movements and the effects of neo-liberal economic models.

These topics are addressed through taught classes for a number of academic disciplines individual preparation for a range of exam papers, and a lively programme of seminars and conferences with visiting speakers.

Supervision

The allocation of graduate supervision for this course is the responsibility of the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies and it is not always possible to accommodate the preferences of incoming graduate students to work with a particular member of staff. Under exceptional circumstances a supervisor may be found outside the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies.

Graduate destinations

Latin American Centre alumni work in a wide range of careers, both within and outside of Latin America, in the public and private sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History

Politics

Sociology

International relations and economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-27 00:00:00

Language

English

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110

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7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies View 24 other Masters in American and Australasian studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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General requirements

Official transcript(s)

CV/résumé

Statement of purpose/personal statement: A maximum of 700 words

Written work: Two essays of a maximum of 2,000 words each

References/letters of recommendation: Three overall, all of which must be academic

Tuition Fees

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36250 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

20230 GBP / year

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Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

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Funding

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