Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies MPhil/PhD
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
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University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies MPhil/PhD
Doctoral · Social
About this programme
The Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies MPhil/PhD offers a tightly structured doctoral degree in a variety of research fields ranging from Golden Age literature and history to the contemporary Spanish novel, from Brazilian literature to Spanish American film. Recent graduates from the course have gone on to work as lecturers or as assistant professors in cognate
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £31,300 / year
- English
- IELTS 7.5
- Intake
- October
Entry requirements
A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in Spanish, Portuguese or Latin American Studies, or an alternative degree with demonstrable preparedness to undertake the proposed research and the required fluency in the chosen language. 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.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (4)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds