Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027, National (estimated deadline; applies if you have the same nationality as the university)
Language
English
Overview
Degree programs in Latin American Studies (LAS) at The University of New Mexico have been granted to undergraduate and graduate students since as early as 1941, with one of the university's first doctoral degrees being granted in Latin American Studies.
Key Features
- Since 1979 the LAS program has been administered by the Latin American and Iberian Institute (LAII) in partnership with the College of Arts and Sciences, which confers LAS degrees.
- The LAS program draws on UNM's cross-campus longstanding excellence in research, scholarship and teaching on Latin America, and is dedicated to advancing knowledge in, and service to, the field.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Besides the interdisciplinary degrees offered by the Latin American Studies program, students at UNM may pursue disciplinary graduate degrees with a specialization on Latin America.
- Disciplines with substantial course offerings and faculty expertise in Latin America include Anthropology, Art History, Economics, History, Political Science, and Spanish and Portuguese.
- Prospective students interested in a disciplinary degree with a Latin American specialization should contact the appropriate department.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL® IBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts from each institution attended by the applicant.
- A letter of intent.
- A writing sample of approximately 15-25 pages in length. The sample may be a previously submitted term paper or an original essay, but should represent recent work. This requirement provides the applicant with the opportunity to demonstrate research and analytical abilities, as well as capacity to work across disciplines. It may be written in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. Applicants should use the GRE area studies code (2201) listed under departmental codes. If you receive an error message when entering 2201, type in "Area Studies."
- Three letters of recommendation from academic references that address the applicant's past academic performance including analytical abilities, language proficiency, and potential for success in graduate studies.
- Current Curriculum Vitae/Résumé.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International / Out-of-State: 41,117 AUD / year (≈ 29,146 USD / year)
- Domestic / In-State: 14,226 AUD / year (≈ 10,084 USD / year)
Living costs
Albuquerque, United States: 1,227-1,919 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarship opportunities are available for this programme.
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