Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies (Hispanic Studies) (Research)

A Masters by Research (MScR) programme is ideal if you would like to complete a short piece of independent research in Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American studies. The programme is a good stepping-stone to a PhD, but is equally of value as a stand-alone qualification.

An MScR programme is likely to suit you if:

• you have a clear idea what you would like to write your masters dissertation about, right from the beginning of the programme

• you would like to be part of a large and supportive postgraduate community, while working independently

On this programme:

• you will take courses in research skills and methods

• you will complete two research assignments, each of 6,000 words

• you will write a 15,000 word dissertation under the guidance of an experienced and well-published supervisor

Spanish was formally added to the University of Edinburgh's curriculum in 1919. Since then, we have developed into a large teaching and research community - one of the best-established subject areas of our kind in the UK.

Today, Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American studies at Edinburgh offers a unique research environment that brings together cutting-edge expertise in Iberian and Latin American cultures with a strong cross-field focus on:

• literary studies

• visual cultures

• language and society

We specialise in the major areas of literary and cultural studies, and film and visual culture, from:

• Spain, with a particular focus on Catalonia and the Basque Country

• Latin America, including Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, and other countries in the region

• Portugal, Brazil and Lusophone Africa

We foster innovative postgraduate work that bridges linguistic and academic boundaries. Our research collections, resources and facilities are outstanding.