Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies (Hispanic Studies) MScR
The University of Edinburgh
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A Masters by Research (MScR) programme is ideal if you have a clear idea of the independent research you wish to undertake at masters level. It is a good stepping stone to a PhD, but is equally of value as a stand-alone qualification.As a Masters by Research student, you will be part of a wider masters community, while specialising in what most interests you right from the beginning of the programme. This is how it is different to a taught Masters (MSc).Spanish was formally added to the ...Read more

A Masters by Research (MScR) programme is ideal if you have a clear idea of the independent research you wish to undertake at masters level. It is a good stepping stone to a PhD, but is equally of value as a stand-alone qualification.As a Masters by Research student, you will be part of a wider masters community, while specialising in what most interests you right from the beginning of the programme. This is how it is different to a taught Masters (MSc).Spanish was formally added to the Universitys curriculum in 1919 and, in the century since, has developed into one of the best-established subject areas of its kind in the UK, with teaching and research in Portuguese, Basque, Catalan, Latin American, Portuguese and Spanish studies.

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Best University ever! The uni is so cool! I have made so many friends in just a couple of months! Best part is the city life, I have been going out all the time and it is fun..Read more

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A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a related subject.

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£10,400 per year

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£28,800 per year

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Best University ever! The uni is so cool! I have made so many friends in just a couple of months! Best part is the city life, I have been going out all the time and it is fun...
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