MA Latin American Studies

The Latin American Studies MA offered by University College London (UCL) is a one-year full-time program designed to provide an advanced understanding of Latin America encompassing languages, culture, history, and politics. This program offers an interdisciplinary study of the region and encourages original research. Course Content: Core compulsory modules include Latin American Studies: Core Elements; and Dissertation. Optional modules include Democracy and Human Rights in Latin America; Contemporary Mexican Politics, Society and Culture; War And Peace In The Twentieth Century Spanish Novel; Violence in Latin American Literature; Race and Gender in Latin American Development; and From Slavery to Freedom: Race and Identity in Brazil. Key Modules: Democracy and Human Rights in Latin America; Contemporary Mexican Politics, Society and Culture; War And Peace In The Twentieth Century Spanish Novel; Violence in Latin American Literature; Race and Gender in Latin American Development; From Slavery to Freedom: Race and Identity in Brazil.Future Careers: This program equips students with key skills that are highly valued by employers. It can lead to future careers in academia, research, diplomacy, policy and advisory work, NGOs, international institutions, and media and culture related fields. Alumni have pursued successful careers in international business, the media, education, diplomacy, and other public sectors both in the UK and abroad. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.