Overview

This Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies Research programme offered by King's College London enables students to undertake original doctoral research across the fields of Hispanic, Lusophone, and Latin American studies. Researchers develop specialised projects under expert supervision, drawing on a broad range of disciplinary approaches and engaging with diverse cultural, historical, and intellectual traditions. The programme supports independent scholarship across all periods and offers considerable flexibility in research topic selection.

Key Facts

Doctoral researchers join a vibrant academic community within the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, contributing to seminars, research activities, and scholarly exchange. The programme benefits from established international collaborations and specialist centres, providing opportunities to engage with wider research networks and develop advanced expertise in Iberian, Latin American, and Lusophone studies.

Programme Structure

Research Areas:

Spanish Studies
Portuguese Studies
Latin American Studies
Literature
History
Cultural Studies
Film
Drama
Music
Brazilian Studies
Lusophone African Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-11 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-25 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies Iberian studies View 12 other PhDs in Iberian studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Master's degree in a relevant subject. In exceptional circumstances, very strong applicants with a Bachelors degree with 1st class or 2:1 honours may be considered without a Master's degree.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

7100 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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