PhD Latin American Studies at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

We are one of the longest-running established centres for the study of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies in the UK. Research at Liverpool is characterised by wide-ranging interests in the national and global dimensions of Latin American Studies, with a particular emphasis on social science, historical and cultural studies research. Research activity in Latin American Studies is at the forefront of developments in literary, historical, cultural studies, and the social sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 2-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time also available | Intake: Year round | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research topics include Latin American cinemas; Brazilian popular culture and performance; Latin American literature and culture; Latin American popular culture and memory; Digital cultures in Latin America; Latin American political history; social movements and identity; memory and human rights; Violence and its traumatic aftermaths in literature, film and digital cultures; Youth mobilisation and empowerment in El Salvador; Transitional justice in Guatemala; Citizenship in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We typically require a UK master’s degree and 2:1 undergraduate degree, in subjects relevant to the proposed field of research, or equivalent academic qualifications from non-UK institutions.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 25,350 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: Year round

Duration: 2-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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