Doctor of Philosophy in Latin American Studies at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The Centre of Latin American Studies (CLAS) offers a full-time and a part-time PhD programme. The Centre currently has approximately 15 PhD students at different stages of the programme, working in a range of areas. Full-time PhD students are required to be resident in Cambridge for the duration of their degrees, with the exception of extended fieldwork trips.

Faculty: School of the Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: Centre of Latin American Studies | Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-7 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 2027, October 2027, January 2028 | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Part-time students are expected to fully engage with the Faculty, to integrate into the research culture of the University and to attend the University on a regular basis for supervision, study, skills training, research seminars and workshops. The students form a lively academic and social community, playing a full part in the Centre's activities, meeting regularly to present their latest research to each other and organizing seminars and conferences with the Centre's support. Thesis / Dissertation Students must submit a thesis of 80,000 words, which will be subject to an oral examination.

Career pathways

Most of our PhD students come here to work on their thesis with leading scholars in their fields, but we are also committed to helping you develop your future career.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a Masters (Distinction). A master's or another research degree in a relevant subject is essential. Students applying from external institutions who are studying for or already hold a master's qualification are expected to achieve the equivalent of High pass or Distinction across their course of study. Evidence of interest in, or commitment to, Latin America is expected and will typically be assessed through the application form, where applicants can outline their motivation for pursuing the PhD program. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,208 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,876 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: January 2027, October 2027, January 2028

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/polapdlas/apply

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