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UCSD Graduate Department and Program Information
Latin American Studies
Contact Information
| Website |
http://cilas.ucsd.edu/ |
| Email |
latamst@ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office |
Gildred Latin American Studies Building |
| Phone |
(858) 534-6050 |
| Fax |
(858) 534-7175 |
| Mailing Address |
9500 Gilman Dr, Mail Code: 0528
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA, 92093-0528
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Basic Admissions Information
For specific admissions requirements, contact the department using the information above.
| Admissions Term |
Fall quarter admission only. |
| GRE |
GRE general test required. |
| GRE Subject Test |
GRE subject test not required. |
| TOEFL or IELTS Exam |
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterruped year at a university-level institution in a country where English is the official language. |
| Letters of Recommendation |
3 |
| Statement of Purpose Requirements |
Accepts only the online Statement of Purpose
800 word limit Statement of Purpose should include the following:
- Your research interests (if you are interested in a concentration you should also include a short statement explaining your intellectual and career interests in the field).
- Relevant preparation for graduate study in Latin American Studies (coursework, research experiences, or field work)
- Career goals after obtaining your M.A.
- Which aspects of the UCSD Latin American Studies program make us a good match for your main interests and professional goals?
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| Specific Program Requirements |
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Degrees and Majors
| Major |
Latin American Studies |
| Degrees |
M.A. |
| Major Code |
LA76 |
| Application Deadline |
January 12 |
| Specializations |
Students may choose to specialize in Sociology, History, International Migration, or Gender Studies or Cultural Studies but it is not required. |
| Notes |
Students applying for one of the specializations must tailor their statement of purpose so that it reflects their research interests in that field. Students choose their specialization by selecting it from the drop down menu when applying to the program on the UCSD graduate online application. |
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