Latin American and Iberian Studies - MA

The Latin American and Iberian Studies Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara is devoted to the study of the peoples of Latin America and Iberia, from antiquity to the present day, and of their diasporas in Africa, Asia, and the Americas — including the Latino/a communities of the United States. LAIS students examine a diversity of themes and issues — including history, religion, politics, gender, language, literature, music, and performance — drawing on a broad range of disciplines across the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and more. Working with over 60 faculty affiliates across campus, LAIS students have access to an unparalleled diversity of approaches and methods, obtaining rich interdisciplinary training as preparation for a wide variety of careers beyond the university or in further study.

• Universities and colleges

• K-12 chools

• Ph.D. programs

• Environmental Policies (job opportunities)

• Education Policies (job opportunities)

• Colleges/schools

• Diversity recruiters

• Our program is the oldest interdisciplinary program on our campus, and the only one in the UC system that offers an Iberian component

• Digital Humanities

• LatinX

• Immigration and migration

• Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival: Dedictaed to showcasing the entirety of human experience from the Latino perspective, whether through film, television, digital, music, art, or any other vehicle, regardless of platform.