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Doing a PhD in Spanish at Cambridge has been an intellectually stimulating experience whilst also providing me with the right environment for personal growth.    My PhD focuses on Latin American and South Asian literatures and the department has encouraged and supported my interdisciplinary interests and I find that the resources at Cambridge have really allowed me to access the information and materials that I need for my research.    Also the teaching staff have been very supportive and friendly through my three years, where I have benefitted from a variety of perspectives and advice when it comes to discussing my thesis, teaching experience, or future career plans.   Iffat (April 15, 2025)

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3-4 years full-time

4-7 years part-time

Study Mode : Research

Doctor of Philosophy

Department of Spanish and Portuguese This course is advertised in multiple departments. Please see the Overview tab for more details.

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Dates and deadlines:

Applications open
Sept. 4, 2024
Application deadline
Oct. 2, 2025
Course Starts
Jan. 5, 2026

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Michaelmas 2026

Applications open
Sept. 3, 2025
Application deadline
May 14, 2026
Course Starts
Oct. 1, 2026

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Applications open
Sept. 3, 2025
Application deadline
Oct. 1, 2026
Course Starts
Jan. 5, 2027

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Course Funding Deadline
Dec. 2, 2025
Gates Cambridge US round only
Oct. 15, 2025

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas , Lent and Easter .


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