MPhil Students 

This programme welcomes individuals wanting to pursue higher degrees in any of the major sub-disciplines of Hispanic literature. A candidate for the MPhil is required to read courses totalling a minimum of 6 credits and must pass both coursework and the written examination before submitting the thesis.  

Students enrolled in the MPhil degree must satisfactorily complete 2 research seminars. 

PhD Students 

Our Spanish PhD programme provides solid and demanding training in literary theory and criticism, as well as the study of Hispanic literatures and civilisations from early periods to the present. 

A candidate for the PhD is required to read for courses totalling a minimum of 9 credits and must pass both coursework and the written examination before submitting the thesis. Students enrolled in the PhD degree must satisfactorily complete 3 research seminars. 

                                    

Why choose this Programme/s

Applicable skills  

Candidates develop advanced skills in critical thinking, research methodology, theoretical analysis, and effective communication in Spanish, which are highly applicable to academic and non-academic careers. 

Industry links  

MPhil Students 

Our MPhil programme offers candidates the opportunity to engage with the latest developments and research in the field of Spanish literature, with internationally renowned visiting lecturers/authors who share their research experiences, offer insights into industry practices, and engage in intellectual discussions with students. 

PhD students 

This programme offers students the opportunity to engage with leading scholars in the field of Hispanic literatures and civilisations, as well as participate in international conferences and research collaborations with other prestigious institutions around the world. 

Candidates are exposed to a rigorous research environment, with opportunities to conduct original and cutting-edge research, engage in interdisciplinary discussions, and collaborate with academic staff and peers on innovative and socially relevant projects. 

Facilities and Resources

  • The Alma Jordan Library (AJL)  

  • Centre for Language Learning (CLL) Self-Access Centre 

Research 

Our lecturers in Hispanic literatures supervise the following broad areas of research: 

  • Afro-Hispanic culture and identity  
  • Cinema and literature  
  • Existentialism in Hispanic Literature  
  • Identity in Spanish Caribbean writing  
  • Feminisms  
  • Masculinities and alternate sexualities 
  • The Spanish American political essay 
  • Social and political issues in works by Caribbean women writers 
  • Spanish American postcolonial literature. 

Student Activities 

Postgraduate students are actively encouraged to present at conferences and publish their papers. There are varied funding opportunities open to postgraduate students on campus for conference attendance/participation or other research initiatives. For further information, you should speak with your Supervisor, the Head of the Department, or the Postgraduate Secretary. 

Candidates are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities to enhance their academic and professional skills, including: 

  • Modern Languages and Linguistics events 
  • Writing workshops and literary competitions 
  • Guest lectures and author readings. 

Alumni/Career Paths

Our alumni have found employment in the following areas below: 

  • Careers where language and written communication are especially important, such as advertising, journalism, publishing, and public relations  
  • Creative industries 
  • Education 
  • Hospitality and travel sectors 
  • Human resources  
  • Public administration, such as local government, art institutions, and social services 
  • Heritage and museums 

 

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