Course withdrawn

This programme has been withdrawn from 2027 entry. This means that we are unable to accept applications for this course.

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Overview

Pursue research you are passionate about. This Portuguese MLitt combines taught and research elements, allowing you to explore in depth a specific area of Portuguese studies such as linguistics, Latin American culture and politics, the Spanish novel, or Latin American film.

By joining our Portuguese MLitt you will benefit from expert supervision covering a diverse range of disciplines. This course allows you to combine your interests and our expertise to achieve your research objectives.

The Portuguese MLitt allows you to master advanced research skills through taught and research elements of the programme. These valuable skills can lead to a future PhD or a career in academia and related professions.

We offer expert supervision in the following research areas of Portuguese studies:

Portuguese cultural history and popular culture (Dr Beleza)
Historical and contemporary discourses of race and identity in Portugal and Latin America (Dr Beleza, Prof Hentschke)
Luso-Afro-Brazilian literature and film (Dr Beleza)
History of education in 19th and 20th century Latin America (Prof Hentschke)
Youth cultures and social movements, music and politics (Dr Beleza)
20th and 21st century Portuguese and Latin American literature (Dr Beleza)
Political, social, and intellectual history of Latin America in the 19th and 20th centuries, especially Brazil and the Southern Cone (Prof Hentschke)
Environmental humanities (Dr Beleza, Dr Fehimović)

Find out more about our Modern Languages research staff