Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies Research MPhil/PhD at King's College London

Programme overview

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures offers research strengths and opportunities for PhD supervision across all periods of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American studies, including the study of literature, history, cultural studies, film, drama and music. Spanish was first taught at King’s in 1831, and the teaching of Portuguese in British universities was pioneered by King’s in the 1860s.

Duration: MPhil: two years full-time, three years part-time. PhD: three-four years full-time, four-six years part-time. October to October, February to February or June to June. | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

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Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,100 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for the first year of study (MPhil/PhD rate where several awards are listed); fees may increase in subsequent years. Part-time first-year tuition: £3,550. Source

International applicants: GBP 29,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for the first year of study (MPhil/PhD rate where several awards are listed); fees may increase in subsequent years. Part-time first-year tuition: £14,500. Source

Duration: MPhil: two years full-time, three years part-time. PhD: three-four years full-time, four-six years p

Apply through the official page: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/areas/spanish-portuguese-and-latin-american-studies-research-mphil-phd

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