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Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Berkeley, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Latin American Studies at University of California Berkeley is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Latin American Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Location: Berkeley, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Latin American Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Latin American Studies Seminar
  2. Cross-Listed Topics
  3. Selected Topics in Latin American Studies
  4. Directed Study and Research

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The following minimum requirements apply to all graduate programs and will be verified by the Graduate Division:

  • A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution;
  • A grade point average of B or better (3.0);
  • If the applicant comes from a country or political entity (e.g., Quebec) where English is not the official language, adequate proficiency in English to do graduate work, as evidenced by a TOEFL score of at least 90 on the iBT test, 570 on the paper-and-pencil test, or an IELTS Band score of at least 7 (note that individual programs may set higher levels for any of these); and
  • Sufficient undergraduate training to do graduate work in the given field.

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    • Duration 24 months
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