UC Master of Arts in Latin American and Iberian StudiesUniversity of California, Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, California, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Academic: Bachelor's degree with B average (GPA 3.0/4.0); Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university; at least a B average in undergraduate coursework.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Required if prior study was not in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.0 overall | Old scale: 80 overall; For exams taken on or after 21 January 2026.; For exams taken before 21 January 2026.
GRE: Optional

Historical admission data is not published.

CV or resume

List positions of employment or volunteer work/community service since high school, including hours per week, nature, and dates.

Official transcript(s)

From all post-secondary institutions attended; unofficial copies accepted for review. Official transcripts required if admitted and enrolling.