Hispanic Studies (Research)

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.