Graduates of the research-oriented Master's degree program have developed an interdisciplinary understanding of regions and have in-depth subject-specific knowledge. They have a comprehensive, detailed and specialized knowledge of Latin America, taking particular account of the latest international research. Specifically, they are able to deal intensively with individual countries and regions of Latin America. They are able to communicate confidently on topics relevant to their studies, primarily in German and Spanish or Portuguese, as well as in English and, if necessary, in an indigenous language. Furthermore, they have a profound understanding of national, transregional and global processes and possess intercultural skills in view of growing global interdependencies and asymmetries.

Graduates understand social transformation processes as well as the dynamics and interdependencies of Latin America in the changing global and transregional contexts. They are able to reflect on and critically assess these from different perspectives. They are able to deal with individual states, regions and local environments in Latin America and critically analyze and compare their structural, unequal and intertwined constitutional processes and cultural dynamics in the past and present from different perspectives. They are able to classify and explain social dynamics and transformation processes in Latin America in their respective contexts. They will be able to identify, formulate and work on interdisciplinary problems using and discussing the academic theories and methods of the subjects represented at the Central Institute Latin America Institute. In addition, they can develop academic projects related to Latin America and apply and evaluate approaches and procedures in practice.

Depending on their choice of subject profile, graduates have acquired specific knowledge in a humanities, cultural studies, social sciences, regional studies (Brazil) or gender-related subject area. They are aware of their positionality. They are able to reflect on their own role and responsibility in science and society as well as the production and circulation of knowledge in asymmetrical knowledge structures. Students are able to communicate their knowledge beyond the university and enter into a continuous exchange with civil society.

They are capable of independent academic work. Students are familiar with the ethical principles and general principles of academic work and good academic practice and are able to take these into account and implement them in their academic work. The Central Institute for Latin American Studies attaches great importance to students developing in-depth writing skills as part of their courses and coursework. They have a strong ability to express themselves and extensive writing skills.

Graduates possess in-depth academic and professionally qualifying interdisciplinary knowledge. They will be able to analyze and assess both transregional and global processes as well as the consolidation of international relations and changing world views, taking into account various categories. They will be able to manage projects responsibly, both jointly and independently, taking into account the respective competencies of the various group members that need to be included and further developed. Within these projects, they can precisely identify complex tasks, work on them within a given time frame and coordinate them with each other. They are able to hold well-founded discussions on specific subjects and topics as well as overarching discussions and have a sharpened ability for scientific criticism. Graduates are able to communicate the results of their work and conclusions, taking into account their social implications, and defend them with well-balanced arguments. They can work independently in different cultural contexts and reflect on this work.

They are also able to acquire knowledge independently and support each other in their professional and personal development. They have a high degree of practical and social competence. They are also able to deal with the construction of gender relations and social diversity in contexts beyond Latin America on a theoretical level. Furthermore, they will be able to apply this knowledge and skills in research contexts and in professional practice beyond the university. They have an analytical understanding of cultural and socio-economic differences in different regional and historical contexts and are familiar with current theories and concepts in this regard as well as the relevant state of research. In addition to a regional competence related to Latin America, they have intercultural competence that enables them to understand national, transregional and global processes and to work independently in diverse cultural contexts and to reflect on them. Graduates are able to successfully take gender and diversity aspects into account in national and international fields of work. They cultivate an inclusive and open culture of communication and discussion.