Overview

Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field.

On completing this Latin American and Caribbean Studies degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London , you'll be well prepared for specialist career paths both within academia and beyond.

Opportunities and Facilities

As part of the School of Advanced Study (SAS), University of London, you'll benefit from a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment.

You’ll learn from leading specialists in your field; hone your research skills in our sector-leading training programme; expand your knowledge through an extensive calendar of events, conferences, and seminars and become part of a worldwide network of humanities scholars.

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Programme Structure

The Institute of Latin American Studies offers doctoral research supervision in the following broad areas:

Colonial history

Postcolonial history

Political and legal anthropology

Ethnographic research

Human and cultural geography

Environmental humanities

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies View 13 other PhDs in American and Australasian studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Before submitting an application you are advised to contact a member of Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies(Opens in new window) academic staff who has interests in your proposed field of study to discuss your proposal. (Opens in new window) academic staff who has interests in your proposed field of study to discuss your proposal.

Before agreeing to accept you, the School will require you to submit a research proposal, so it is worthwhile having this drafted ahead of a formal application.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15810 GBP / year

≈ 15810 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6253 GBP / year

≈ 6253 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time tuition fees:

Home students:£3065

Oversea students:£7905

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.