Lusophone PhD
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
Lusophone Studies is part of the Modern Languages research cluster, which provides a vibrant environment for both disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarship. Recognised as a centre of excellence for research into the languages, literatures, histories, linguistics, visual cultures, and cultural identities of Europe and beyond, the cluster is founded on a dynamic and forward-looking research ethos. You will have the opportunity to pursue an original research project working closely with your supervisory team.
Staff supervising on the Lusophone Studies programme are engaged in cutting-edge research relating to the Portuguese-speaking world, with particular emphasis on Brazil and Portuguese-speaking Africa. Areas of research specialism include digital culture, documentary, gender studies, postcolonial literatures and film, representations of heroism, and urban cultural studies. We welcome interdisciplinary approaches and comparative projects (whether within Lusophone Studies or with other language areas), as well as those involving fieldwork.
We are happy to receive enquiries from prospective PhD students.
Key highlights
- Part of a Modern Languages research cluster recognised for research excellence
- Original research project developed closely with a dedicated supervisory team
- Supervisors research the Portuguese-speaking world, especially Brazil and Lusophone Africa
- Specialisms include digital culture, documentary, gender studies and urban cultural studies
- Postcolonial literatures and film, and representations of heroism, also supported
- Interdisciplinary, comparative and fieldwork-based projects are welcomed
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is require
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships
For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught
Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in Portuguese or Lusophone Studies
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Translator or interpreter (Portuguese)
- Cultural policy or heritage officer
- Arts and media researcher
- Diplomatic or international relations officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 | International: £22,500
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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