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PhD of Spanish and Latin American Studies

Maynooth University

  • Maynooth, Ireland
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A structured research doctorate in spanish and latin american studies leading to a PhD thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Spanish and Latin American Studies can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
  • Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods
  • And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Secondary or third level teaching
  • Research

Curriculum

  • Structured PhD in Spanish and Latin American Studies (four years full-time
  • Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
  • Supported by taught graduate-education modules
  • Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor or master degree with at least a 2.1 honours (NFQ level 8 or 9 equivalent) or other evidence satisfying the head of department
  • An agreed supervisor and research proposal are needed before applying
  • Subject prerequisites vary by department. Grade guidance from source: Normally an overall 2.1 honours award at master level (some departments: first or high upper second at MA)
  • Direct entry from a bachelor degree only in exceptional cases.

Accepted academic background

High honours standard in the primary degree (normally an overall 2.1 honours at bachelor or master level) or other evidence satisfying the head of department, Applicant first agrees a supervisor and research proposal, Then applies via PAC with transcripts, Passport/birth certificate and two referee reports, Subject prerequisites by department (e.g. Greek or Latin for Classics).

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 90
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 63
  • Cambridge 176
  • Oxford Test of English 140

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results (if applicable)
  • Research Proposal (if applicable)
  • Birth Certificate.

How to apply

  1. Read the research applicant guide and the programme page
  2. Normally a 2.1 honours degree is needed. Agree a supervisor and research proposal first
  3. Then apply through the application portal. Upload official transcripts
  4. Passport or birth certificate and two referee reports
  5. Plus proof of English. Applications are accepted at any time with rolling decisions (31 May preferred for the following academic year)
  6. Non-EU offers need a non-refundable 1
  7. 000 EUR deposit.

Other costs

Tuition per year€14,500 EUR
Application fee€50 EUR
Deposit€1,000 EUR

Program details

CampusMaynooth
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts and Humanities
DepartmentSpanish and Latin American Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value240
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteUniversity international scholarship opportunities are offered subject to the particular award, Programme, Applicant profile and year, 2027 eligibility should be checked.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    6 Mar 2027

    113 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.