Spanish Queen's University Belfast

Overview

This Spanish programme offered by Queen's University Belfast provides opportunities to undertake original research within a dynamic interdisciplinary environment dedicated to the study of Spain, Latin America, and the wider Hispanic world. Candidates work closely with supervisory teams to develop independent projects that explore literary, historical, cultural, visual, and linguistic topics across different periods and regions.

Internationally Renowned Experts

This unique programme is delivered by leading international academic experts in fields including Golden Age Spain, Colonial and Contemporary Latin America, Spain during the Enlightenment, Portuguese-language cinema and Brazilian Digital Culture.

The Modern Languages Core Disciplinary Research Group won the Vice Chancellor’s Research Culture Prizeand we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming community of scholars.

In the most recent UK wide research exercise over 99% of Queen's research environment was assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Key Facts

Research students are encouraged to play a full and active role in relation to the wide range of research activities undertaken including the regular research seminar series and annual research showcase.

• Queen’s is 2nd in UK for student experience in Iberian languages (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide)
• Modern Languages at Queen’s is ranked in the top 151-200 worldwide (QS World University Rankings)