Overview

Key Features

Through regular courses, seminars and additional activities such as Film Series, programs abroad, lectures, and the like, students will explore the processes that resulted in the integration of the so-called New World and Western civilizations, from the discovery of America to the present.

An essential aspect of this Latin American Studies major at Washington University in St. Louis is the focus on economic, social, and political dynamics corresponding to intercultural relations developed between indigenous cultures, Creole societies, European and North American nations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Science: Latin American Politics

Presidents, Legislators and Economic Policy in Latin America

History: Introduction to Colonial Latin America

Modern Latin America

Modern Mexico

IAS: Andean Culture

International Relations of Latin America

Populism and Neopopulism in Latin America

Geographies of Development in Latin America

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Louis, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies American and Australasian studies Linguistics View 512 other Bachelors in Linguistics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

School Report and Official Transcript

Teacher Evaluation

Counselor Recommendation

Self-reported or official SAT or ACT scores. See our one-year test optional policy for applicants in 2021.

TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test for students whose first language is not English

Portfolio (required for students applying to the College of Art, strongly encouraged for students applying to the College of Architecture.) The portfolio should be submitted using SlideRoom.

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Tuition Fee

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International

64500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 64500 USD per year during 48 months.
National

64500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 64500 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

64500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 64500 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Saint Louis

1015 - 1530 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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