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

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Exploration of Spanish and Latin American literature, history, culture and society. 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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Entry requirements

Applicants must provide a detailed research proposal and two academic references from their most recent academic institution. Entrance requirements for a PhD at the University of Aberdeen are either a Masters degree or a first or upper-second class Honours degree in an appropriate area from an approved university (or an equivalent qualification).

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University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen , Aberdeen

With over 530 years of history, the University of Aberdeen offers a meaningful postgraduate study experience which places an emphasis...

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University of Aberdeen
King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.9 miles away

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