Latin American Studies

Degree: Master of Arts in Latin American Studies
Mode of Study: Full-time
Duration: 1 year
Start date: September, February
Language of instruction: Spanish
Location: Leiden
Croho/isat code: 60174
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The MA in Latin American Studies offers a multidisciplinary programme with emphasis on the contemporary reality of the region. The Master’s makes use of scholarly contributions coming from several academic disci­plines such as modern history, literature, and linguistics, as well as from the social sciences, and has a strong focus on research.


Since this is the only European Master’s programme outside Spain that is given in the Spanish language, it allows you to make use of state-of-the-art works and material produced by Latin Amer­ican scholars.
The programme utilises the close ties the Department of Latin American Studies (TCLA) has with various academic institutions and universities in Latin America, in order to provide you with a wide choice of research locations and specialisation options.

Due to the department’s long tradition of research and teaching at Leiden University, the staff has built up a well established international reputation.
The programme also maintains a broad network of active contacts throughout Latin America, capable of offering you support during your research period. You will have the possibility to carry out research at various locations, including:

  • Argentina:
    • Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
  • Brasil:
    • Universidade de Sao Paulo
    • Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
    • Universidade Federal de Rio Grande do Sul
    • Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
  • Chile:
    • Universidad de Chile
    • Universidad Diego Portales
    • Universidad de Santiago de Chile
  • Mexico:
    • Universidad Iberoamericana

But we also offer possibilities in many other Latin American countries.