Overview

There are three main objectives:

To develop proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or French and meet minimum competency in a second regional language.

To develop a sound understanding of the societies, cultures, politics, and economies of the peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean.

To develop abilities to think critically about Latin American and Caribbean issues, past and present, and draw conclusions about their impact on the global community.

Key Features

Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) at the University of Georgia is an interdisciplinary program within the College of Franklin Arts and Sciences. The LACS academic programs are all broad-based and multidisciplinary, offering students a comprehensive perspective of the region and the opportunity to investigate targeted areas of interest.

Course offerings represent a variety of fields, including: African-American Studies, agricultural leadership, anthropology, history, international affairs, journalism and mass communication, literature and culture, music, sociology, and theater.

LACS programs also include substantial language training in Spanish, Portuguese, Quechua, and/or French. Students may either earn a major (Bachelor of Arts), minor, undergraduate or graduate certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies.

Careers

International trade and business

international affairs and public policy

education at home and abroad

journalism and law

governmental positions

law and human rights

healthcare and social services

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Latin America and the Caribbean

Multidisciplinary Latino/a Studies

Multidisciplinary Caribbean Studies

Multidisciplinary Brazilian Studies

Multidisciplinary Mexican Studies: A Transnational Perspective

Indigenous Peoples in the Americas

The Other Americans: U.S. Hispanic/Latinx History from 1565 to the Present

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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102

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

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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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102

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General requirements

The First-Year application fee is $70 for US Citizens and $85 for International Students.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30878 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30878 USD / year

≈ 30878 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10034 USD / year

≈ 10034 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

720 - 1170 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key Features

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Athens

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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