Hispanic Studies PhD

The Hispanic Studies PhD programme is one of the oldest established centres for the study of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies in the UK. The programme hosts experts who specialise in Basque, Catalan, Galician, Portuguese and Spanish (both Castilian and Latin American Spanish), emphasising the global dimensions of language-based research. These diverse interests provide a rich interdisciplinary environment for doctoral research and advanced learning. Research activity within the Hispanic Studies PhD programme covers a broad range of areas in Iberian and Latin American Studies. The programme is home to major peer-reviewed journals, including the Bulletin of Hispanic Studies, the Bulletin of Contemporary Hispanic Studies and Modern Languages Open, providing students with unique opportunities to engage with cutting-edge research dissemination and academic publishing. The programme's research enhances scholarly understanding of 'Hispanic Studies' by engaging with the multiple geographical and linguistic contexts that constitute the Hispanic and Lusophone worlds. PhD students benefit from supervision by internationally recognised scholars and participate in a vibrant research community that values innovative methodological approaches and interdisciplinary perspectives. Doctoral researchers develop advanced expertise in their chosen specialism whilst acquiring transferable skills in critical analysis, research design, academic writing and presentation. The programme prepares graduates for careers in academia, cultural institutions, publishing, translation, international organisations and other sectors valuing advanced research capabilities and expertise in Hispanic and Lusophone cultures and languages.