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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Portuguese Studies

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£11,250Per Year (Intl)
£2,619Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the PhD Portuguese Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our PhD Portuguese Studies programme will enable you to carry out a piece of original research under the supervision of our academics. Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies at Manchester plays a key role in national and international research contexts through our publications, seminar and conference activity, and our innovative approach to the configuration of the discipline boundaries in which we work. Our research and postgraduate teaching ranges chronologically from the Early Modern period in Spain and Latin America up to the present day. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Portuguese and Brazilian Studies
Critical Theory and Literary Analysis
Contemporary Portuguese Literature and Culture
Brazilian Cultural History and Memory Studies
Lusophone Cinema and Visual Culture
Advanced Textual Criticism and Manuscript Studies
Seminars in Postcolonial and Gender Studies
Doctoral Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic76————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,250

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£33,750

Home Student Fee

£2,619

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
64%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

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