Key information
Duration
Full-time, 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Apply by 1 March, 1 July or 1 November, and start studying once you have a final Offer of Place.
Language
English
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90
PTE Academic: 58
IELTS: 6.5
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Wellington, New Zealand
Disciplines
American and Australasian studies; Iberian studies
Overview
Choose from a range of study options in the PhD in Spanish and Latin American Studies programme from Victoria University of Wellington. You can concentrate on coursework through a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts, mix coursework and research in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours), or take your research skills to the next level by doing a Master’s or PhD thesis.
Key facts
With research opportunities that cross a range of disciplines, you’ll be able to investigate the areas you’re most interested in, build a deeper understanding of the culture and language, and set yourself on the path to an academic career.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Literature and cultural studies
- Translation and translation studies
- Area studies, particularly from an Asia-Pacific perspective
- Cultural and intellectual history
- Processes of globalisation, migration, and cultural change
- Theory and practice of language teaching, preservation, and maintenance of language
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90
PTE Academic: 58
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Research degree such as Honours or Master's by thesis from a New Zealand university with an average grade of B+ or higher, an approved international equivalent, or other approved evidence of adequate training and ability.
- You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
International tuition: TBC
Living costs
Wellington, New Zealand
834-1,918 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for PhD in Spanish and Latin American Studies.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Various benefits – Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – 1000 USD – Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – 3500 USD – Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Various benefits – Deadline Not specified
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – 1000 USD – Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – 1000 USD – Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students – 5000 USD – Deadline 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – 10000 USD – Deadline 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – 1000 USD – Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – 3000 USD – Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria – Various benefits – Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – 1500 USD – Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – 12000 USD – Deadline 11 Jan 2027
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