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Regional Studies Latin America
Master of Arts (M.A.)
| Standard period of study | 4 semesters |
|---|---|
| Start of study | Winter semester , Summer semester |
| Unterrichtssprachen | German , English , Study language |
| Credit points | Compulsory subject: 54 CP + Compulsory Elective Subject: 36 CP + Master’s Thesis: 30 CP = 120 CP |
Requirements
This programme is right for you if you have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent in one of the subjects listed in the Master's admission regulations and would like to deepen your specialist knowledge and/or specialize in a specific subject area. Binding information on the admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations for the Master's programme, which you will find above under "Important documents at a glance".
Dokumente/Downloads
Language proficiency and other requirements
Sufficient knowledge of English is required to understand and reproduce English-language academic texts. Courses and examinations are offered in English, particularly in the compulsory elective subjects of “Economics” and “Social Sciences” (see subject-specific regulations).
You may need to provide proof of language proficiency for admission to the master's programme. Further information can be found in the admission regulations.
Career perspectives
A successful master's degree is a prerequisite for a scientific career in teaching and research and is usually essential for doctoral studies. Outside of university, a master's degree also opens up further career opportunities, more responsible positions and the possibility of taking on leadership roles.
Application for the first semester
On the website of the Master's Admissions Office, you will find detailed information on the application procedure for Master's degree programmes at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
Only for NC subjects: It is possible to submit a special application under certain circumstances, e.g. if you are an elite athlete or in cases of hardship. You can find information on special applications here.
Die Wahlpflichtfächer der WiSo-Fakultät wurden zum Wintersemester 2021/22 strukturell reformiert. Studierende, die im Sommersemester 2021 bereits eingeschrieben waren, behalten ihre bislang erworbenen LP und abgelegten Prüfungen. Das Angebot der zukünftig zu belegenden Module kann leicht von dem bislang vorgehaltenen Angebot abweichen.
Zur Orientierung:
Fachspezifische Bestimmungen nur für im Sommersemester 2021 bereits im Fach Eingeschriebene
Auskünfte: pruefungsrecht-philfak(at)uni-koeln(dot)de