Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies (Hispanic Studies) MScR 12 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Edinburgh |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

MScr

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

MScr

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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.

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

1 Year
Sep

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