MA in Latin American Studies in Salt Lake City United States | University of Utah

University of Utah | Salt Lake City United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 36,714
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The MA program offers a versatile yet demanding two-year curriculum, enabling students to broaden their understanding of Latin America through diverse courses across multiple academic and professional disciplines. This degree provides flexibility, allowing participants to tailor their studies to align with specific career objectives. Course options span various fields such as sciences, social sciences, humanities, Social Work, Education, Nursing, Public Health, Business, Architecture and Urban Planning, Law, among others.
The program maintains rigorous standards by requiring all MA candidates to achieve advanced language proficiency, gain comprehensive knowledge of Latin American nations and cultures, and cultivate both research capabilities and specialized expertise within their chosen academic or professional focus.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, either cumulative or based on the last two years of work, whichever is higher, graduate GPA of 3.4 or higher. The International Admissions Office of the university will evaluate transcripts of grades from international institutions and provide the graduate committee with an assessment in terms of equivalency to the U.S. grading system.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores of 80 or above or IELTS score of 6.5 or higher are required for international students. The university can only accept tests scored within two years of admission. Applicants holding a university degree from an accredited American institution, or a country where the first language is English, may not be required to take the TOEFL.
Academic preparation: Applicants for admission to the MA program who do not have a major or minor in Latin American Studies in their undergraduate work will be evaluated in terms of the amount of course work that has a bearing on Latin American Studies. Additional course work may be required to provide the necessary background.
Language preparation: To show language capabilities, share if you are a native speaker, highlight undergraduate coursework on transcript, or include placement test results.
Required fields on the application for the Latin American Studies MA Program:
A 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA in the undergraduate career, or otherwise demonstrable academic readiness for graduate-level studies
Statement of purpose
Curriculum vitae (Uploaded)
Three letters of recommendation
English Requirements :
TOEFL : 80 or higher
IELTS : 6.5 or higher
DUOLINGO : 105 or higher
ACT English score of 18 or higher
SAT Reading score of 27 or higher

Tuition USD 36,714
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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