Overview
Before you start your research degree you will have completed a research-preparation masters degree in a related discipline and have agreed your research topic with a main supervisor and co-supervisor.
Features
In the Hispanic and Latin American Studies programme from University of Nottingham, you will work with this team closely for the duration of your study and are welcome to consult any other member of the department whose research seems of relevance to your own work.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Literature and culture in Spain and Spanish America from the 16th century to the present day
- History of Latin America (especially Cuba)
- Intellectual history of Spain and Latin America
- Visual culture of Spain and Spanish America (cinema and painting)
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS: 7
General requirements
- 2:1 (or international equivalent) in an arts, humanities or social science subject. For PhD-level study, we would usually expect you to hold, or be working towards, a masters degree in a relevant subject.
- We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Application deadline not specified.
International students should apply as early as possible to ensure you have enough time to apply for your student visa and submit any documentation.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 48,417 AUD / year ≈ 25,750 GBP / year
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,890 AUD / year ≈ 5,260 GBP / year
Living costs
Nottingham, United Kingdom: 1,096-1,839 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Hispanic and Latin American Studies.
- University of Nottingham China and Malaysia Alumni Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 10 Oct 2026 (Provided by university, Merit-based)
- Sports Scholarships — Grant, 13,500 GBP, Deadline Not specified (Provided by university)
- International Sporting Excellence Award — Grant, 7,000 GBP, Deadline Anytime (Provided by university)
- Commonwealth PhD Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 14 Oct 2026 (Provided by university)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026 (Independent provider)
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant, 1,000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026 (Independent provider)
- ACES Scholarships — Grant, 3,500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026 (Independent provider)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified (Independent provider, Merit-based)
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant, 19,000 GBP, Deadline Not specified (Independent provider, Merit-based)
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 28 Feb 2027 (Independent provider, Merit-based)
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant, 6,000 USD, Deadline 31 Jan 2027 (Independent provider, Merit-based)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant, 1,000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026 (Independent provider, Merit-based)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant, 1,000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027 (Independent provider)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant, 1,000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027 (Independent provider, Merit-based)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant, 3,000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026 (Independent provider, Need-based)
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant, 22,500 GBP, Deadline Not specified (Independent provider)
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 31 Dec 2026 (Independent provider, Need-based)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant, 1,500 USD, Deadline Not specified (Independent provider)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant, 12,000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027 (Independent provider)