Latin American Studies

Latin American Studies at the University of Essex was founded in 1968 and enjoys an excellent reputation both nationally and internationally. The various degree courses are part of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities (CISH). CISH organises and supports a diversity of Latin American Studies activities which aim to promote the richness of the Latin American continent and its peoples within the University and the community at large.

Latin American Studies degrees

We offer interdisciplinary degrees that bring together language experts, lecturers and researchers from the humanities and social sciences. You will study with internationally recognised experts in Latin American history, literature, and art who are accessible and dedicated to undergraduate teaching. We have developed strong academic and cultural links with many universities in the Latin American region which receive our students on their Study Abroad year. Our Latin American Studies degrees are designed to provide students with academic and transferable skills to either further their studies in the area, pursue a career in business management or work with NGOs and related international organisations in the area, pursue a career in business management (see Careers in Why Study LA?). 

• BA Latin American Studies (4 years—including a year in Latin America)
• BA Latin American Studies & Human Rights (4 years including a year in Latin America)
• BA Latin American Studies & Business Management (4 years including a year in Latin America)

Related Courses administered by the Department of Language and Linguistics:

• Spanish Studies with Latin American Studies (including a year abroad)
• Modern Languages with Latin American Studies (including a year abroad)

Facilities for Latin American Studies students

Here at Essex we are fortunate to have a very well stocked library with one of the largest collections of Latin American material in Europe. We also have a unique asset: Essex Collection of Art from Latin America which is a focal point for exhibitions, talks and conferences open to people inside and outside the university.

You can consult the online catalogue and thanks to our collaboration with firstsite, you can  visit our research and exhibition space at the new Visual Arts Facility in Colchester.   

The Centre for Caribbean and Latin American Studies also has a number of resources and organises events throughout the year on the Colchester campus.