Overview

The B.A. degree in Latinx and Latin American Studies offered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas , is intended to promote intercultural understanding, and offers students an opportunity to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of Latin America in its many aspects and from many different points of view. Coursework in the programme offers students a solid foundation in the history, politics, economics, culture, and literature of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Learning Objectives

A multidisciplinary understanding of the history, politics, economics, and culture of Latin America.

Knowledge of the literature and creative works of the region, from the pre-Colombian period to the present.

A capacity to summarize and evaluate critically theories and concepts used in the analysis of the history, politics, and economic development of Latin America.

Writing and research skills, including an ability to develop a research question, review the relevant research literature, collect information and data from a variety of sources, and support an argument with evidence and data.

Proficiency in Spanish (reading, writing and oral proficiency), and knowledge of the regional varieties of Spanish.

Awareness of cultural diversity in Latin America, the U.S., and other parts of the world.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Architecture
Las Americas

Ethnohistory

History of Anthropology

Artistic Traditions of the Southwest

Revolution and Reaction in Contemporary Latin America

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

High School Transcript –

Submit your high school transcript (includes all high school coursework and grades).

A certified translation is required for any transcript not written in English.

College/University Transcript(s)-

Submit your official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities where college-level credits were earned (either while in high school or after graduating high school).

A certified evaluation (course-by-course with GPA calculation) by a NACES member organization is required for all non-US college-level coursework.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

31710 USD / year

≈ 31710 USD / year
Out-of-State

31420 USD / year

≈ 31420 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11231 USD / year

≈ 11231 USD / year

Living costs

Las Vegas

United States

880 - 1430 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 information

Duration

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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