Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and Rule of Law
The Centre studies how political principles function and draws on the expertise from seven disciplines.
Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and Rule of Law
Spanish and Latin American Studies
Introduction
Exploration of Spanish and Latin American literature, history, culture and society.
Study Information
At a Glance
- Degree Qualification
- PhD
Based in the School of Language, Literature, Film and Visual Culture, our research programmes in Spanish and Latin American Studies are distinguished for research on 20th and 21st century Spain; contemporary and historical Mexico; gender history in modern Spain and Latin America; translation studies; history of science in Latin America; and studies of citizenship and society in Latin America and Spain.
Our Research
Spanish and Latin American Studies are centred on staff research interests and are integrated across research centres.
We are interested in hearing from students wishing to undertake postgraduate level work on Spanish and Latin American Studies at the doctoral level. Please contact one of the supervisors below if you are thinking about applying for a PhD in their subject area.
Supervisors
Professor Patience Schell (Head of Research Area)
Cultural and social history of Latin America, especially in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; gender, including women’s history and masculinity; history of science, eugenics, exploration and museums; history of education (widely understood); the history of friendship and other ties that bind.
Contemporary Spanish film, literature and culture. Affect theory; identity, individualism and intersubjectivity; gender and masculinity.
Translation studies; literary translation; interpreting studies; audiovisual translation; translator and interpreter training.
Latin America, especially Mexico, and California; historical knowledge and citizenship; rule of law and citizenship beyond the state; governance of the informal and illegal; religion and the state; political community.
Interdisciplinary Research
We welcome interdisciplinary research projects involving more than one Department, and staff have experience in interdisciplinary research.
Research Interests
The Centre for History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine
The Centre for History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine acts as the focus for research, teaching and engagement in the history, philosophy and ethics, literature and museology of science, technology and medicine.
The Centre for History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and MedicineAberdeen Global Scholarship
Eligible self-funded international Postgraduate Research Masters' students starting in September 2025 will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship. Explore this Global Scholarship, including eligibility details, on our dedicated page.
Aberdeen Global ScholarshipEntry Requirements
Applicants must provide a detailed research proposal and two academic references from their most recent academic institution.
International Applicants
Fees and Funding
Scholarships
Eligible self-funded international Postgraduate Research Masters' students starting in September 2025 will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship. Explore this Global Scholarship, including eligibility details, on our dedicated page.
To see our full range of scholarships, visit our Funding Database.
Careers
Postgraduate degrees in Spanish and Latin American Studies prepare students for degrees in the civil service, international organisations, industry, academic administration or the media. They can also prepare students for careers in University teaching and research in this country or abroad (recent doctoral graduates have been appointed to lectureships in London, Lancaster and Sheffield).
Get in Touch
Contact Details
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School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture
University of Aberdeen
King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3UB