£1,000 School of Arts and Humanities postgraduate bursaries available for 2012 entry
What will I study?
Recognised internationally for its distinctive focus on the contemporary world, Latin American Studies at Nottingham Trent University offers a vibrant and dynamic research environment specialising in the understanding of social and cultural change in contemporary Latin America.
Award degrees are available in the following subject areas:
- Cultural Studies
- Gender Studies
- Society and Politics
- Protest Movements
- Contemporary Literature.
Special features
We have a proud record of excellence in research. Colleagues are leading authorities in their respective research specialisms, and many act as editors, editorial board members and reviewers for a number of national and international journals.
You will join a thriving postgraduate community of researchers in Latin American Studies and a unique student support structure with a dedicated team of tutors and supervisors.
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Please note the following information for applicants
Core modules
- Approaching and Doing Research: This includes a focus on issues such as social inquiry interpretation, ethnography, ethics, positionality, research questions and design, literature reviews and presenting research.
- Dissertation: 20,000 words.
Assessment
The majority of the marks awarded for this course are for the dissertation. You will have an individual supervisor allocated when offered a place on the course. Dissertation tutorials will take place between you and your nominated supervisor. The supervisor will offer advice on developing appropriate study methods and provide feedback on drafts of the dissertation.
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