Spanish and Latin American Studies PhD
University of Aberdeen
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Based in the School of Language, Literature, Film and Visual Culture, our research programmes in Spanish and Latin American Studies are distinguished for research on 20th and 21st century Spain; contemporary and historical Mexico; gender history in modern Spain and Latin America; translation studies; history of science in Latin America; and studies of citizenship and society in Latin America and Spain.Our ResearchSpanish and Latin American Studies are centred on staff research interests and are ...Read more

Based in the School of Language, Literature, Film and Visual Culture, our research programmes in Spanish and Latin American Studies are distinguished for research on 20th and 21st century Spain; contemporary and historical Mexico; gender history in modern Spain and Latin America; translation studies; history of science in Latin America; and studies of citizenship and society in Latin America and Spain.

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Spanish and Latin American Studies are centred on staff research interests and are integrated across research centres.

We are interested in hearing from students wishing to undertake postgraduate level work on Spanish and Latin American Studies at the doctoral level. Please contact one of the supervisors below if you are thinking about applying for a PhD in their subject area.

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Gabriela
05 Feb 24

The campus is over 600 years old and beautiful, but because of the protected nature of the buildings and the Senior Management's poor financial choices, it is not always..Read more

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Kristína
12 Jan 23

The best is the overall uni experience - lectures, teachers and the content we cover. The worst - the hypocrisy of advocating for mental health (having mental health week etc),..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants must provide a detailed research proposal and two academic references from their most recent academic institution.

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£4,786 per year

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£21,700 per year

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£21,700 per year

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Gabriela
05 Feb 24
Spanish and Latin American Studies PhD
The campus is over 600 years old and beautiful, but because of the protected nature of the buildings and the Senior Management's poor financial choices, it is not always...
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Kristína
12 Jan 23
The best is the overall uni experience - lectures, teachers and the content we cover. The worst - the hypocrisy of advocating for mental health (having mental health week etc),...
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University of Aberdeen
Directorate of External Relations King's College Aberdeen Aberdeen, City Of AB24 3FX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.9 miles away

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