Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, comparable in standard and content to a bachelor's degree from the University of California. An overall scholastic average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better is required. IELTS - 7.0. TOEFL IBT - 87. TOEFL PBT - 560.
The following materials are required components of the admission application:

Application form completed via UCLA Graduate Division's Admissions Website

Statement of purpose (maximum two pages, double space). Statement of purpose should describe academic, Latin America-related experience. Applicants may include information about their academic achievements and goals for study at UCLA.

Personal history statement Personal history statement is an opportunity to provide additional information that may aid the admissions committee in evaluating your preparation and aptitude for graduate study at UCLA. It will also be used to consider candidates for the Graduate Opportunity Fellowship.

Three letters of recommendation preferably from former or current professors or from other individuals who can attest to applicant's ability to succeed in graduate study. Letters should be uploaded via the online application system.

Graduate Record Examination scores (use Institution Code 4837, Department Code 5199)

Transcript. An unofficial transcript may be uploaded via on-line admission application. Official copies of transcripts (only from the institution where you received an Undergraduate or Graduate degree) must be sent to the program's office in a sealed envelope. If transcript is not in English, an authorized translation has to be provided. Applicants do not need to send official copies of transcripts from community college or study abroad programs. Official transcripts should be sent to the program's office after the student is notified about admission to the program.

A research paper or other writing sample that well demonstrates writing and analytical skills (10 pages maximum). The goal of the writing sample is to demonstrate your ability to write professionally and clearly. For that reason, the writing sample should be written in English.