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PhD Lusophone at Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A research doctorate in Lusophone Studies, part of the Modern Languages research cluster, with supervision focused on the Portuguese-speaking world and particular emphasis on Brazil and Portuguese-speaking Africa. Students pursue an original research project working closely with their supervisory team.

Faculty: Arts, English and Languages  |  Department: School of Arts, English and Languages  |  Intake: 2027/28 academic year  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research specialisms include digital culture, documentary, gender studies, postcolonial literatures and film, representations of heroism, and urban cultural studies. Interdisciplinary and comparative projects, within Lusophone Studies or with other language areas, and projects involving fieldwork are welcomed.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent acceptable to the University. A Master's degree is desirable but not essential; applicants without one are considered case by case. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (taken within the last 2 years) or equivalent.

International applicants: GBP 23,600 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other rate; NI, ROI and GB rates listed as TBC Source

Intake: October 2027

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