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Key information
Award:
PhD
Study mode:
Full time
Part time
Campus:
Strand Campus
Duration:
Expected to be PhD three years FT, four-six years PT. Normal start date September but students may commence at other times by arrangement.
Overview
The Brazil Institute offers supervision for PhD research degrees relating to Brazil and draws on academic expertise in a range of disciplinary departments across the College. Supervision may be provided from within the Institute or jointly with other staff of the College. Some details about the members of staff in the Brazil Institute can be found below in the course detail section.
Current number of academic staff: 4 (plus a visiting professor and associates in a number of other departments).
Partner organisations:
- The Institute is closely involved in the College’s key partnership with the University of São Paulo, as well as a number of other institutional and departmental partnerships in Brazil, with the possibility of research exchanges for postgraduate students.
Course Detail
The King’s Brazil Institute offers a unique and exciting environment for the in-depth study of Brazil. The Institute is able to draw on academic expertise in a range of disciplinary departments across the College, and supervision may be provided from within the Institute or jointly with other staff of the College. Staff research interests include the following:
Dr Andreza Aruska de Souza Santos (Director of King's Brazil Institute)
Poverty and Political Participation; Grassroots politics; Cities and citizenship; Politics of health; Subnational Politics; Political economy in the Global South.
Dr Vinicius De Carvalho:
Brazil in peace keeping operations; internal stabilization policies; literature and violence in Brazil; Brazilian music; Brazilian religions; the epistemology of Brazilian Studies.
Information is current, but staff members can change.
Director of King's Brazil Institute and convenor of the PhD Brazilian Research programme
1. Application Procedure
Before applying, please visit our website and read carefully the information about our research interests, making sure that your research topic falls within one of these areas. You are welcome to contact a potential supervisor directly to discuss your research topic, and we also encourage you to contact the Brazil Institute PhD admissions tutor with a draft research proposal before submitting a complete application through the online system. The admissions tutor will advise whether your research can, in principle, be carried out with us.
Admission will initially be for the MPhil but students are expected to transfer to the PhD proper by the end of the first year, and no later than after 18 months of study, on the recommendation of the departmental graduate upgrading panel.
2. Personal Statement and Supporting Information
Director, King's Brazil Institute
You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
| Brazilian Studies Research Checklist | ||
|---|---|---|
| Personal Statement | Yes |
A personal statement is required. This can be entered directly into the online application form (maximum 4,000 characters) or uploaded as an attachment to the online application form (maximum 2 pages). In your personal statement, you should outline your reasons for pursuing further research at the Brazil Institute. |
| Research Proposal | Yes |
The proposal (3-5 pages in length) should explain in some detail precisely the field of study that you want to contribute to and current research gaps, what you want to do and how you propose to do it. For advice on how to write a winning application, please visit the research courses page. |
| Previous Academic Study | Yes |
A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents. |
| References | Yes |
One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. |
| Other | Optional |
You may also wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of your application. |
3. Course Intake
No set number.
4. Application Closing Date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed. We may need to request further information from you during the application process.
The final application deadlines are detailed below; on these dates, the programme will close at 23:59 (UK time) and we will open for the corresponding intake in 2025 soon after the same intake has passed in 2024.
- February 2024 entry – 20 October 2023 for Overseas fee status and 20 November 2023 for Home fee status
- October 2024 entry – 26 July 2024 for Overseas fee status and 26 August 2024 for Home fee status
- February 2025 entry – 20 October 2024 for Overseas fee status and 20 November 2024 for Home fee status
Please note that funding deadlines may be earlier than the application deadlines listed above.
UK Tuition Fees 2024/25
Full time tuition fees: £6,936 per year
Part time tuition fees: £3,468 per year
International Tuition Fees 2024/25
Full time tuition fees: £26,070 per year
Part time tuition fees: £13,035 per year
UK Tuition Fees 2025/26
Full time tuition fees: £7,500 per year
Part time tuition fees: £3,750 per year
International Tuition Fees 2025/26
Full time tuition fees: £28,000 per year
Part time tuition fees: £14,000 per year
These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.
Base campus
Strand Campus
Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
Course study environment
The university libraries, the British Library and the diverse cultural venues of London make the city a resource centre for Brazilian Studies which is unparalleled in Europe.
Postgraduate training
We offer a research seminar series and students can attend MSc lectures, subject to the agreement of the relevant teacher. Students can also participate in the induction and training programmes offered by the College.
Career prospects
While many graduates may go on to a university-based academic career, others may pursue careers in both the public and private sector.
Student destinations
This programme could lead to students becoming lecturers and research assistants, directors and senior managers of international consultancies, consultants for environmental agencies, governments, charities, research organisations, and NGOs.
UK requirements
-
A Masters degree is usually required.
-
In exceptional circumstances only, an undergraduate degree with 1st Class or high 2:1 honours degree will be considered.
Equivalent International qualifications
English language requirements
English language band:
B
To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.
Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.
For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.
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A research group examining knowledge production in Lusophone and Francophone countries.
Global (Anti)corruption Studies research group
A research group examining corruption and anticorruption in the Global South.
Cities, Climate and Capital in the Greater Indian Ocean World
A research group examining cities, climate, and capital in the Greater Indian Ocean world.
Authoritarianism and populism research group
Examining the rise and effects of authoritarianism and populism.
Indo-Pacific research group
Examining the geo-political strategy of the Indo-Pacific and its relationship with other states.
1. Application Procedure
Before applying, please visit our website and read carefully the information about our research interests, making sure that your research topic falls within one of these areas. You are welcome to contact a potential supervisor directly to discuss your research topic, and we also encourage you to contact the Brazil Institute PhD admissions tutor with a draft research proposal before submitting a complete application through the online system. The admissions tutor will advise whether your research can, in principle, be carried out with us.
Admission will initially be for the MPhil but students are expected to transfer to the PhD proper by the end of the first year, and no later than after 18 months of study, on the recommendation of the departmental graduate upgrading panel.
2. Personal Statement and Supporting Information
Director, King's Brazil Institute
You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
| Brazilian Studies Research Checklist | ||
|---|---|---|
| Personal Statement | Yes |
A personal statement is required. This can be entered directly into the online application form (maximum 4,000 characters) or uploaded as an attachment to the online application form (maximum 2 pages). In your personal statement, you should outline your reasons for pursuing further research at the Brazil Institute. |
| Research Proposal | Yes |
The proposal (3-5 pages in length) should explain in some detail precisely the field of study that you want to contribute to and current research gaps, what you want to do and how you propose to do it. For advice on how to write a winning application, please visit the research courses page. |
| Previous Academic Study | Yes |
A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents. |
| References | Yes |
One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. |
| Other | Optional |
You may also wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of your application. |
3. Course Intake
No set number.
4. Application Closing Date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed. We may need to request further information from you during the application process.
The final application deadlines are detailed below; on these dates, the programme will close at 23:59 (UK time) and we will open for the corresponding intake in 2025 soon after the same intake has passed in 2024.
- February 2024 entry – 20 October 2023 for Overseas fee status and 20 November 2023 for Home fee status
- October 2024 entry – 26 July 2024 for Overseas fee status and 26 August 2024 for Home fee status
- February 2025 entry – 20 October 2024 for Overseas fee status and 20 November 2024 for Home fee status
Please note that funding deadlines may be earlier than the application deadlines listed above.
UK Tuition Fees 2024/25
Full time tuition fees: £6,936 per year
Part time tuition fees: £3,468 per year
International Tuition Fees 2024/25
Full time tuition fees: £26,070 per year
Part time tuition fees: £13,035 per year
UK Tuition Fees 2025/26
Full time tuition fees: £7,500 per year
Part time tuition fees: £3,750 per year
International Tuition Fees 2025/26
Full time tuition fees: £28,000 per year
Part time tuition fees: £14,000 per year
These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.
Base campus
Strand Campus
Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
Course study environment
The university libraries, the British Library and the diverse cultural venues of London make the city a resource centre for Brazilian Studies which is unparalleled in Europe.
Postgraduate training
We offer a research seminar series and students can attend MSc lectures, subject to the agreement of the relevant teacher. Students can also participate in the induction and training programmes offered by the College.
Career prospects
While many graduates may go on to a university-based academic career, others may pursue careers in both the public and private sector.
Student destinations
This programme could lead to students becoming lecturers and research assistants, directors and senior managers of international consultancies, consultants for environmental agencies, governments, charities, research organisations, and NGOs.
UK requirements
-
A Masters degree is usually required.
-
In exceptional circumstances only, an undergraduate degree with 1st Class or high 2:1 honours degree will be considered.
Equivalent International qualifications
English language requirements
English language band:
B
To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.
Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.
For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.
Urbanisation, Rural Development and Social Transformations research group
A research group examining urban-rural development and its effect on the developing world.
Knowledge Production in Lusophone and Francophone Countries: exploring the epistemic terrain of peace and Security in Burundi, Cameroon, Mozambique and Senegal (1960-2018)
A research group examining knowledge production in Lusophone and Francophone countries.
Global (Anti)corruption Studies research group
A research group examining corruption and anticorruption in the Global South.
Cities, Climate and Capital in the Greater Indian Ocean World
A research group examining cities, climate, and capital in the Greater Indian Ocean world.
Authoritarianism and populism research group
Examining the rise and effects of authoritarianism and populism.
Indo-Pacific research group
Examining the geo-political strategy of the Indo-Pacific and its relationship with other states.
Key information
Award:
PhD
Study mode:
Full time
Part time
Campus:
Strand Campus
Duration:
Expected to be PhD three years FT, four-six years PT. Normal start date September but students may commence at other times by arrangement.
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