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University of London, School of Advanced Study
PhD at the Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- London, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time, Part time
3 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field. With guidance from our expert supervisors, you'll carry out extensive independent research culminating in a thesis of up to 100,000 words. The Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS), based at the Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies, offers specialist doctoral supervision across the humanities and social sciences, covering Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Charles University Faculty of Arts
Ph.D. in Ibero-American Studies
- Prague, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time, Part time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Graduates possess a general knowledge of the problems of Latin America in relation to its historical development and characteristic culture that has evolved since the late 16th century, on the basis of pre-Colombian communities and immigration from colonial metropolises and Africa. Graduates have a knowledge of the basic facts of Latin American history, and the ability to learn new facts, being helped by the knowledge of the theory and methodology of the discipline. Graduates are familiar with the development of opinions on the basic problems of the region’s history, and the discipline’s institutions, personalities, periodicals, and key works. They have developed language skills in Spanish and English enabling them to study specialized literature and engage in discussions within the international scientific community.
University of California Santa Cruz
Ph.D. in Latin American and Latino Studies
- Santa Cruz, USA
PhD
English
The Ph.D. program in Latin American and Latino Studies at University of California Santa Cruz offers an innovative transnational and interdisciplinary approach to the study of the peoples, cultures, societies and institutions of the Américas.
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PhD Programs in Social Sciences Area studies Latin American Studies
A PhD is a non-medical doctorate that is the result of at least six years of higher educational studies. It has a heavy focus in research and culminates in a dissertation, which gives students the chance to perform intense research on their own. This degree allows students to master their chosen fields.
What is a PhD in Latin American Studies? This degree focuses on the politics, society and economy of Latin America. Graduates leave as specialists ready to research and address the problems faced in these unique countries. Students are encouraged to convert their methodological and theoretical knowledge into practical solutions, and they travel to the Latin America countries for extensive field work. Many universities that offer this degree have partnerships or other relationships with research institutions within the countries of study.
Students who long for the opportunity to make a difference in the world excel in this field. A PhD in Latin American Studies prepares graduates linguistically and professionally to step into the diverse economic crises these countries face and bring about positive change.
The degree is reasonably priced, compared with other PhDs. For the specific tuition and fees information, it is best to contact the school or schools of interest. Prices may vary greatly from one country to the next.
Graduates have exciting and meaningful careers in ministries and other public institutions as well as charitable and for-profit private organizations with ties to Latin America. They are needed for teaching positions, professional research, media relations and as diplomatic advisors. Whether students want to continue living in their home countries or move abroad, there are countless opportunities awaiting them when they obtain a PhD in Latin American Studies.
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