Overview
Academic research may be pursued in Golden Age literature and history, Anglo-Spanish political relations, the history of the Portuguese Empire, the novel of the restoration period in Spain, Brazilian literature, Peruvian poetry, Spanish film, Latin American film, travel writing, translation studies and Latino studies.
This MPhil/PhD is for applicants with a strong interest in conducting multi-disciplinary research, who may have completed post-graduate training or study and want to develop an advanced critical analysis in a specific research area.
The Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies programme at University College London (UCL) is for applicants with a background or strong interest in Hispanic and Lusophone literature, culture, politics, history or film. It is suitable for both recent Masters graduates as well as early or mid-career professionals.
The foundation of your career
Students acquire a wide range of skills ranging from empirical research (manuscript and book based as well as online documents), advanced oral presentations and writing skills, data management, resource management and project management, advanced networking skills, intellectual independence and resourcefulness, all of which prepare our candidates effectively for their future careers.Employability
Recent graduates have used their knowledge to work in the fields of academic research, teaching, translation, curatorship, the BBC, the BFI, advertising and the film industry.Programme Structure
Research areas- Early Modern Spanish and Latin American literature, history and culture, including the Golden Age comedia
- Anglo-Spanish literary and political relations 1500–1640, especially translation
- 19th and 20th-century Spanish literature
- The novel of the restoration period in Spain
- Contemporary Spanish fiction/translation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Research degrees may start at any time of the year, but typically start in September.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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Disciplines
American and Australasian studies Iberian studies View 11 other PhDs in Iberian studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in Spanish, Portuguese or Latin American Studies or a cognate area, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard and usually Master's degree with Merit in a relevant field.
- In the first instance, candidates should establish a dialogue with a potential supervisor before making a formal application. Admission is normally dependent on the submission of a detailed research project proposal.
Tuition Fee
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International
26200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26200 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
5860 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5860 GBP per year during 36 months.
Part-time
- UK: £2,930
- Overseas: £13,100
Living costs for London
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