Overview

Iberian and Latin American Studies from Birkbeck, University of London prime concern is with producing top-quality work that in different ways questions the boundaries of the disciplines we work in and seeks to bring new materials, theories and methods into them.

The research programme in Iberian and Latin American studies is both exciting and innovative.

Students at Iberian and Latin American Studies from Birkbeck, University of London will develop knowledge in across the following field

from Golden Age art to Luso-Brazilian imperial history and culture and the colonial literatures and cultures of Spanish America;

from contemporary Spanish and Portuguese cinema and urban studies to Latin American literature, poetry, cinema and museum studies - and the research published by both staff and students is also groundbreaking.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Golden Age art;

Spanish American colonial art and cultural history; Spanish and Latin American fiction;

Spanish and Latin American poetry;

Spanish urban studies;

childhood and youth studies in modern Spain;

cultural history of Brazilian tropicality;

Portuguese Asian and African colonial history;

modern Spanish,

Portuguese and Latin American cultural studies,

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply at any time during the year for MPhil/PhD.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

300 alternative credits

MPhil - 180 credits

PhD - 120 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Draft a full research proposal

A good degree with Spanish or Portuguese as a main component.

Graduates in other subjects may be asked to take a qualifying examination.

You will also need to submit a 2000-word research proposal prior to consideration for interview.

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the standard requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15570 GBP / year

≈ 15570 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time home students: £2,539 per year

Part-time international students: £7,525 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Students at Iberian and Latin American Studies from Birkbeck, University of London will develop knowledge in across the following field

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

London

Funding

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