Offered By	School of Politics and International Relations
Duration	3 years full-time
Minimum	144 units
Academic Contact	students.cass@anu.edu.au
Academic Plan	3120XBLAS
CRICOS Code	074005E
UAC Code	131155(B of Latin American Studies)

The Bachelor of Latin American Studies is designed for students interested in the social, political, historical and cultural life of Latin America. This degree focuses on the contemporary Latin America as well as its history and ancient heritage. It also considers the innovative aspects of recent developments, particularly the possibilities for cooperation and tensions between diverse traditions. Students will study the Spanish language in the Latin American context and travel to Latin America for a semester at a partner institution, usually in their fifth semester of full-time study.

By using elective courses, students may extend the language minor to a major. 

Learning outcomes

Successful completion of this program enables students to:

• identify and differentiate the diverse social, political and economic systems that comprise contemporary Latin America
• identify and critique current political debates, and the international relations and interactions of Latin American countries with the rest of the world
• define historical origins of contemporary Latin America, especially the interaction between the indigenous societies of the region and European societies
• evaluate theories of development and underdevelopment as they relate to the Latin American context
• communicate in the Spanish language (graduates’ proficiency will vary on the level of language completion)
• apply skills and knowledge gained practical experience of studying and living in Latin America

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis, taking into account all relevant academic qualifications. If you hold more than one qualification, admission will be based on your overall record. Tertiary qualifications are generally weighted more heavily than secondary. If you have completed an approved tertiary preparation course or alternative entry scheme, you will be assessed on the results of that scheme alone, unless you have undertaken subsequent study.

Click HERE for further information about domestic admission pathways.

The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Entry Requirement	Entry Level
UAI / ENTER / TER
QLD Band
International Baccalaureate

 

From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank). See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on ATAR equivalent that is not available to students.

The entry requirements above are for domestic applicants only.

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants.

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.