What is Latin American Studies?
Latin American Studies covers the histories, societies, cultures and politics of Latin America.

What can I do with a degree in Latin American Studies?
Students with a degree in latin american studies can work in education, government, business, or research organisations as well as non-profit entitites or NGOs.
Why study Larin American studies? Latin America is a region with a rich and complex history, by understanding the histories of the different countries in Latin America, we can better understand the present day. Additionally, Latin America is a region that is growing in importance both politically and economically, making it important to understand the cultures and societies of the area in order to better engage with them. Studying Latin American Studies can help us to develop empathy and understanding for the people who live in this region, important for personal growth and key for developing constructive relationships between Latin America and the rest of the world.

Latin American Studies degrees
You can study a bachelor's and master's degree as well as a doctorate in Latin American Studies. Some programs focus on a specific country or region, while others offer a more general overview of Latin America. Programs typically include coursework in history, politics, sociology, anthropology, and literature. Many programs also include language courses, allowing students to become proficient in Spanish or Portuguese.

South America It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east by the Atlantic Ocean; North America and the Caribbean Sea lie to the northwest. It includes twelve sovereign states Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela – and two non-sovereign areas – French Guiana, an overseas territory of France, and the Falkland Islands, a British Overseas Territory. In addition to this, Trinidad and Tobago and theABC islands of the Netherlands may also be considered part of South America.

Master-level studies involve specialized study in a field of research or an area of professional practice. Earning a master’s degree demonstrates a higher level of mastery of the subject.
Earning a master’s degree can take anywhere from a year to three or four years. Before you can graduate, you usually must write and defend a thesis, a long paper that is the culmination of your specialized research.