28Jun
PostgraduateCourse summary
Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join an impactful Modern Languages department and undertake your own research project in Hispanic studies. Enjoy a full programme of research training. With an extensive range of specialisms, we'll support you to contribute original research to the field of Hispanic Studies. Research in Hispanic studies covers the history, literatures and cultures of Spain, Catalonia, the Hispanic Caribbean, Spanish America, Portugal and Brazil. Our research is interdisciplinary and includes expertise from Linguistics, Translation Studies and Film. We welcome research proposals that go beyond subject boundaries. You can be jointly supervised by an academic specialising in Hispanic studies and another from a different discipline, depending on your research interests. Research a range of cultural, literary, historical, and socio-political topics related to periods from the Middle Ages to the present day. Become part of one of the UK's largest academic communities of researchers exploring the European national cultures. Conduct your PhD research from anywhere in the world through our online distance learning option.
Entry requirements
For MRes and MA by Research programmes, we usually require a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK, usually in a relevant area. If you’re applying for a PhD , you’ll also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area. Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements. If you’re applying for distance learning research programmes, you’ll also need to show that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning. You'll normally need to submit a research proposal. The word count is typically 1,000-1,500 words for Arts programmes and around 2,500 words for Law programmes.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
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Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT