PhD

Latin American Studies

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 26.9 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 44.1 k / Year(s) Deadline: Jun 29, 2024
6 place StudyQA ranking:2915 Duration:4 years

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There are usually around 12-15 PhD students based at the Centre of Latin American Studies at any one time, working across a wide range of disciplines. The Centre is able to provide desk space for most PhD students who wish to work here, and they form a lively academic and social community, playing a full part in the Centre's activities, meeting regularly to present their latest research to each other and organizing seminars and conferences with the Centre's support. CLAS is able to contribute to the costs of carrying out fieldwork in Latin America and you are also eligible to apply to other funds within your College and the University (see 'Funding for current students' for more detailed information on the potential sources available).

The Centre of Latin American Studies currently accepts PhD students in all fields. Supervisors from other Faculties or Departments may be willing to take on PhD students who apply via CLAS; alternatively they may encourage them to apply via their home Department. Applicants are advised to check this with their prospective supervisor before submitting an application. 

   
One to one supervision

The University of Cambridge publishes an annual Code of Practice which sets out the University’s expectations regarding supervision.

Placements

Research / Fieldwork in Latin America is encouraged, but not compulsory.

Feedback

Students can expect to receive an online feedback report each term.

More detailed feedback is given as part of the annual assessment process at the end of each academic year.

Assessment

Thesis

Students must submit a dissertation of 80,000 words.

  • Magistr (Master's Degree) at Pass level. Diploma Specialista (completed post-1991) with a minimum overall grade of good or 4/5 Bachelor's from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and other prestigious institutions with an overall grade of 4/5 Bologna Bachelor's from other institutions with an overall grade of 5/5, Excellent
  • Diploma Specialista (completed post-1991) with a minimum overall grade of Excellent or 5/5 Bachelor's from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and other prestigious institutions with an overall grade of 5/5
  • IELTS (Academic) 7.5
  • TOEFL Internet Score 110
  • A detailed research/thesis proposal of between 500-1000 words
  • A sample of a recent piece of written work (around 2000 words) on a subject that is as close as possible to the field you will be working in for the PhD
  • A transcript supporting academic progress to date
  • Two academic references (to be submitted by your referees no more than 2 weeks after the submission of your application form)
  • Evidence of competence in English (if English is not your first language or you have not already taken a degree taught in English)
  • A personal reference (if you are an international student applying for an award from Gates Cambridge)
  • Global Education
  • Gates Cambridge Scholarships
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