Program Overview

Spanish and Latin American Studies

Introduction

Exploration of Spanish and Latin American literature, history, culture and society.

Study Information

At a Glance

• Degree Qualification: PhD

Our Research

Spanish and Latin American Studies are centred on staff research interests and are integrated across research centres.

We are interested in hearing from students wishing to undertake postgraduate level work on Spanish and Latin American Studies at the doctoral level. Please contact one of the supervisors below if you are thinking about applying for a PhD in their subject area.

Supervisors

• Professor Patience Schell (Head of Research Area)
  • Cultural and social history of Latin America, especially in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; gender, including women’s history and masculinity; history of science, eugenics, exploration and museums; history of education (widely understood); the history of friendship and other ties that bind.
• Dr Jesse Barker
  • Contemporary Spanish film, literature and culture. Affect theory; identity, individualism and intersubjectivity; gender and masculinity.
• Dr María Sánchez
  • Translation studies; literary translation; interpreting studies; audiovisual translation; translator and interpreter training.
• Dr Trevor Stack
  • Latin America, especially Mexico, and California; historical knowledge and citizenship; rule of law and citizenship beyond the state; governance of the informal and illegal; religion and the state; political community.

Interdisciplinary Research

We welcome interdisciplinary research projects involving more than one Department, and staff have experience in interdisciplinary research.

Research Interests

Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and Rule of Law

The Centre studies how political principles function and draws on the expertise from seven disciplines.

The Centre for History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine

The Centre for History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine acts as the focus for research, teaching and engagement in the history, philosophy and ethics, literature and museology of science, technology and medicine.

Aberdeen Global Scholarship

Eligible self-funded international Postgraduate Research Masters' students starting in September 2025 will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must provide a detailed research proposal and two academic references from their most recent academic institution.

International Applicants

• Information about visa and immigration requirements
• Information regarding country or territory-specific entry requirements

Fees and Funding

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International Applicants

• More information about Fee status, living costs, and work allowances for international students

Scholarships

• Eligible self-funded international Postgraduate Research Masters' students starting in September 2025 will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship.
• To see our full range of scholarships, visit our Funding Database.

Careers

Postgraduate degrees in Spanish and Latin American Studies prepare students for degrees in the civil service, international organisations, industry, academic administration or the media. They can also prepare students for careers in University teaching and research in this country or abroad (recent doctoral graduates have been appointed to lectureships in London, Lancaster and Sheffield).

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• Film, Visual Culture and Arts Management