Latin American Studies
Credential
Diploma
Duration
2 years
Delivery
Full-time
In-person
Start Date
January
May
September
Study Type
Regular Studies
Department
Enrolment
Open
Contact
Career Pathways
Transferability
All courses carry university-transfer credit except the no-fee, non-credit lecture series. Please check the British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer website for specific transfer details at www.bctransferguide.ca.
Career Opportunities
In a globalized labour market that is increasingly interdependent there is a growing demand for cross cultural communication skills and an understanding of our neighbours around the world, including Latin Americans.
Latin American Studies focusses on teaching skills for the 21st century labour market to prepare students for work opportunities in Canada and abroad.
Students who go on in Latin American Studies often excel in the following careers:
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Journalism
- Teaching
- Tourism
- International business and trade
- Research
- Diplomatic relations
- International development
- Economics
- Social work