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CEDLA - UvA Master's in Latin American Studies 

​​In the advanced Master's in Latin American Studies you will study social transformations through a multi-disciplinary lens, including a broad range of social science disciplines. You will design your own research plan, do field research in this exciting region and become a critical academic. The Master's in Latin American Studies is research-driven, small-scale and internationally oriented.

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You will delve into the most recent developments in the region and learn about topics like the new wave of economic, social and political crises that deepen inequality, insecurity and unsustainability. On the other hand you will also discuss innovative practices by indigenous and other social movements in rural and urban spaces that offer new hopes for social transformations in Latin America. The Master's in Latin American Studies provides a solid foundation for a career in research or academia, with civil society agencies, governmental and non-governmental organisations, and at research institutions both in the Netherlands and abroad. In addition, the Master's in Latin American Studies degree has proven to serve as a good starting point for pursuing a PhD. +INFO

STUDY SCHEDULE - YEAR 1

PROGRAMME

  • Introduction to Latin American Studies

  • Latin American Studies: Deepening the Debates

  • Interdisciplinary Methods

  • Research on Latin American Societies

  • Restricted-choice electives

  • Master's Thesis

  • Tutoring and Study Guidance

 

ELECTIVES

  • Approaches to Popular Culture in Latin America: Researching Heritage and Worldmaking    

  • Challenges and Struggles for Sustainable Development in Latin America

  • Tutorial Latin American Studies    

¿Buscas un programa accesible para desarrollar tu investigación académica sobre América Latina? ¡Únete al CEDLA, la pequeña Latinoamérica en el corazón de Ámsterdam!

El Máster Avanzado en Estudios Latinoamericanos (MLAS) de la Universidad de Ámsterdam está diseñado para fomentar una comprensión crítica de América Latina y desarrollar proyectos de investigación sólidos, tanto a nivel académico como social.

A través de un enfoque interdisciplinario, explorarás las transformaciones sociales de la región mientras diseñas tu propio proyecto de investigación, con la posibilidad de realizar trabajo de campo directamente en América Latina.

Gracias a un grupo reducido de estudiantes, el programa ofrece un espacio único de intercambio entre el Norte y el Sur Global, donde podrás fortalecer tus habilidades académicas en Europa y aplicarlas en un contexto latinoamericano.
¡Esta puede ser tu oportunidad para vivir y aprender en dos regiones vibrantes mientras desarrollas un proyecto académico con impacto real!

Studying at CEDLA


In this video, teachers and students of the Master’s Latin American Studies share their experiences with the study programme at the University of Amsterdam. CEDLA is considered to be one of Europe’s leading Latin American Studies institutes. Its staff members are experienced researchers and qualified teachers. CEDLA has a large library with a unique collection. Facilities such as student work stations, internet and computer access, and lecture rooms are excellent. CEDLA is pivotal to the Latin American Studies community in the Netherlands. It publishes an academic journal (ERLACS), organises monthly lectures, dialogues, and many other events. It also houses the Latin American Studies Programme (LASP).

FINAL THESES

Here you can find examples of MLAS final theses. These theses represent many topics and different realities in Latin America. The programme provides you with critical knowledge, academic skills and an in-depth understanding of the academic literature. You are trained to become a social science researcher who is able to conduct research out in the field, in Latin America, and whose research will contribute to our knowledge of currents trends in that area.

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