PhD Spanish at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

A research PhD in Spanish, pursued through an original research project under a supervisory team. Supervision covers periods, themes and regions from early modern Spain and colonial Latin America to enlightenment and post-enlightenment history and literature, post-colonial cinema, and modern and contemporary Latin American studies including the visual arts.

Faculty: Arts, English and Languages | Department: School of Arts, English and Languages (Modern Languages research cluster) | Duration: 3 years full-time (PhD thesis submission); part-time equivalent available | Intake: 2027/28 entry | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

An original research project working closely with the supervisory team, within the Modern Languages research cluster. Students take part in the regular research seminar series and annual research showcase.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification 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 with at least 5.5 in any component (taken within the last 2 years), or an equivalent qualification.

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

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (PhD thesis submission); part-time equivalent available

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