On this course you will develop the ability to understand and critically assess the issues currently facing societies and policy makers in Latin America and their historical background. You will study a broad range of issues, including:
This course is suitable for students who wish to develop their understanding of Latin American Studies for further research or a career in this field.
The course will equip you with transferable skills that are highly valued by employers across a wide range of businesses and sectors. These skills include:
According to the Graduate Outcomes survey carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) looking at the destinations of graduates in the 2018–2024 cohorts, 77.8% of respondents were either in highly-skilled work or postgraduate-level study. Graduates are employed across the UK and internationally, in roles such as business and financial project management professionals, informational technology professionals and education advisers.
The UCL Institute of the Americas offers the largest teaching portfolio for the study of Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America and the United States in the UK. Being multidisciplinary, you will be taught by experts on social sciences and modern history.
Students benefit from: