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Portuguese and Lusophone Studies PhD

University of Nottingham

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    6 years

Course summary

Research overview

Could your dedication to the Portuguese language and history of the Lusopone countries influence the way their culture is recognised today? Follow your intercultural research interests to a deeper level in a department ranked 6th nationally in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

Our research areas include, but are not limited to:


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  • Literature and culture in Portugal, Brazil and Lusophone Africa from the 19th century to the present day

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  • Political and intellectual history of Portugal and Lusophone Africa

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  • History of Brazil (particularly slavery)

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  • Culture and visual culture of Lusophone Africa and the Portuguese diaspora (cinema, popular culture)

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  • Discover more about the Centre for the Study of Post Conflict Societies

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  • Find out more about our research in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures.

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  • Contact us to discuss a possible match between your research ideas and our supervisory expertise

Careers

Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided,

  • we’re here to support you every step of the way.

    • Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the

  • Graduate immigration route
    • . Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

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    University information

    University of Nottingham

    University of Nottingham

    University of Nottingham

    • University League Table

      30th

    • Campus address

      University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England

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    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      Iberian Languages

      13th out of 47 2

      12th out of 101 4

    • Entry standards

      / Max 217
      154 71%

      20th

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      80.0 80%

      15th

      14

    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      3.09 77%

      23rd

      19

    • Entry standards

      / Max 206
      144 70%

      21st

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      71.0 71%

      13th

      3

    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      3.15 79%

      17th

      57

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