Latin American Studies
University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Course 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.
We are the home to major journals, including the Bulletin of Hispanic Studies, the Bulletin of Contemporary Hispanic Studies, and Modern Languages Open. Our research enhances our understanding of ‘Latin American studies’ as our research relates to the multiple geographical and linguistic contexts that make up the Hispanic and Lusophone worlds. You will benefit from interdisciplinary and cross-institutional supervision tailored to your research interests.
Latin American Studies is part of the Language-Based Area Studies pathway of the ESRC North-West Doctoral Training Centre, which includes the University of Manchester and Lancaster University. This means you can access the resources, facilities, modules and expertise across 3 top UK universities. ESRC funding is available for 1+3 (MA and PhD) and +3 (PhD) research for projects with a social science focus in Latin American Studies.
Prospective applicants with a humanities focus can apply through the modern languages pathway of the AHRC North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership. We welcome research proposals that are in areas matching the expertise of our researchers. Potential themes of your research could include: You’re also welcome to suggest your own theme for a potential research project.
Some current and recent PhD topics include: We work closely with local and regional cultural organisations such as FACT, the National Museums Liverpool, the Tate Gallery and the Bluecoat leading to public events on Latin American di
Key highlights
- One of the UK's longest-running centres for Latin American Studies
- Home to journals including the Bulletin of Hispanic Studies
- Interdisciplinary, cross-institutional supervision tailored to your research interests
- Part of ESRC North-West Doctoral Training Centre with Manchester and Lancaster
- Research spans Hispanic and Lusophone geographical and linguistic contexts
- Links with FACT, National Museums Liverpool, Tate and the Bluecoat
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies
The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.
Up to £5,000Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary
The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Hodgson Law Scholarship
Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates
If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.
Up to £7,000Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships
Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.
Up to £1,000Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries
Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.
MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships
Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship
50% tuition fee discounts are available.
Up to 50% of feesManuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies
The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.
MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM
Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.
Up to £12,500Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies
Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.
Up to £4,000Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations
The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes
University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Policy analyst
- Museum curator
- Translator
- International development consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £5,238; Part-time: £2,619 | International: Full-time place, per year - £25,350; Part-time: £12,650
Admission
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