PhD Spanish and Latin American Studies at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

Exploration of Spanish and Latin American literature, history, culture and society.

Department: School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research themes include Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and Rule of Law and The Centre for History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine.

Career pathways

Postgraduate degrees in Spanish and Latin American Studies prepare students for degrees in the civil service, international organisations, industry, academic administration or the media. They can also prepare students for careers in University teaching and research in this country or abroad (recent doctoral graduates have been appointed to lectureships in London, Lancaster and Sheffield).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must provide a detailed research proposal and two academic references from their most recent academic institution.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time Home/RUK research rate (set by UKRI); part-time is 50% of the full-time rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time international rate for research degrees admitted 2026/27; part-time is 50% of the full-time rate. Source

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply/

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