The subject Latin American Studies is located within the School of European Languages and Literatures.
The New Zealand Centre for Latin American Studies (NZCLAS) is New Zealand’s only interdisciplinary research centre focussed on Latin America.
Latin American Studies introduces you to the traditions, heritage and contemporary experience of Latin American nations and their people.
You can study topics ranging from First Nations and contemporary social movements to literature, film, music and cultural critique.
Latin American Studies and your career
An understanding of Latin America could be useful for a career in diplomacy, government service, NGOs, journalism, tourism and education, as well as in New Zealand companies which export to or invest in Latin America.
Study options in Latin American Studies
Latin American Studies is available for undergraduate programmes and is co-ordinated by the School of European Languages and Literatures.