Bachelor of Latin American Studies at Wesleyan University

The Latin American Studies at Wesleyan University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on September 4, 2027.

About Bachelor of Latin American Studies

Latin American Studies (LAST) majors engage in the study of Latin American and Caribbean cultures, histories, socioeconomic conditions, politics, and societies from several disciplinary perspectives. Students take (at least six) courses related to Latin America, (at least four) courses in a department of concentration (currently Anthropology, History, Government, Economics, Hispanic Literatures and Cultures, or Theater), complete a research requirement (a 20+ page paper on a Latin American topic), and complete Stage II of the General Education Expectations. At least seven of the ten courses required to complete the major must be taken at Wesleyan. Students who wish to study abroad in Latin America can count up to three courses taken there in order to satisfy the stipulated requirements.

Admission to the Major

Admission to the Latin American Studies major requires (a) competence in Spanish; (b) an academic record that shows ability both in Latin American Studies and in the intended department of concentration; and (c) a judgment by the core Latin American Studies faculty that a prospective major is likely to be able to maintain a grade point average of B- or better in all courses taken at Wesleyan that are cross-listed with Latin American Studies. Find details on how to apply here.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Latin American Studies at Wesleyan University

Entry Requirements

Students eligible for admission must have a high school diploma (or its recognized equivalent) or be beyond the age of compulsory school attendance (17) and meet the criteria for homeschooled students.

The following are recognized as the equivalent of a high school diploma:

A GED certificate
A state certificate awarded after passing an authorized test and that the state recognizes as equivalent to a high school diploma
An academic transcript showing that the student has successfully completed at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor's degree

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 100

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Latin American Studies at Wesleyan University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Bachelor of Latin American Studies at Wesleyan University

Both Regular Decision applications and Early Decision applications include the following:

First-Year Application & Personal Essay

Completed Common Application or Apply Coalition, Powered by Scoir, including Wesleyan’s member-specific questions.

Secondary School Report Form & Transcript

Your school counselor should submit a secondary school report along with an official transcript (including courses in progress) and school profile.

Homeschool Supplement (if applicable: only available on Common Application site)

Wesleyan encourages applicants to request that school forms be filed electronically via the Common Application website.

Counselor Recommendation

Your school counselor should submit a written evaluation.

Mid-year Grade Report

Your school counselor should submit your midyear grades when available (end of first semester or second trimester).

Teacher Evaluation Forms

Two academic teacher evaluations are required. You are encouraged to submit one from a humanities or social sciences teacher and one from a math or science teacher.

Wesleyan encourages applicants to request that teacher evaluations be filed electronically via the Common Application website.

Early Decision Agreement

The Early Decision Agreement form is available for download, but it is also provided as part of the Common Application.

(Early Decision applicants ONLY)

Application Fee

$65 Application Fee (non-refundable) or Fee Waiver. We will waive the application fee for all applicants who apply for financial aid. Receiving this fee waiver will not disadvantage an applicant in any way.

Track Your Application Materials

After you have submitted your application you will receive an email with a PIN which will enable you to access WesCheck, your applicant portal, to track your application materials.

Bachelor of Latin American Studies at Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University

United States of America, Aberdeen