Latin American Studies (research)
| Degree: | Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (research) |
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| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Duration: | 2 year |
| Start date: | September, February |
| Language of instruction: | Spanish and English |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 60844 |
The Research Master’s in Latin American Studies is a multi-disciplinary two-year programme that addresses both the communalities and the differences in historical, cultural and socio-political terms between Latin America and the Caribbean region, with a strong focus on the contemporary reality of the area. It allows you to develop a particular expertise in Latin America, Indo-America and the Caribbean. You will gain on site experience, since you will have the unique opportunity to carry out an investigation in a Latin American or Caribbean country. Writing your thesis, you can also further specialise in a particular academic discipline, such as modern history (also including sociology, anthropology and political science), literature and archaeology.
Career
As a two-year research-based Masters’ programme, the Latin American and Caribbean Studies master’s grooms you for a career as an academic researcher or PhD researcher. However, there are various other highly-rewarding career options available. The experience and knowledge you acquire carrying out independent research in the area makes you an attractive candidate for a position at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at development organisations, NGOs, European companies which operate in Latin America or the Caribbean, or as a junior lecturer at any of the universities that provide related programmes.
