PhD in Hispanic Literatures and Linguistics
Prepare for a career in higher education scholarship in either Spanish or Portuguese.
The PhD in Hispanic literatures and linguistics at UMass Amherst is for students interested in becoming faculty in higher education.
The PhD is appropriate for you whether you have already earned an MA in the field or not. If you don’t already have an MA, you can receive an additional year of funding so you can complete the appropriate requirements to begin your doctoral work.
For that work, you’ll choose to focus on one of the following concentrations: Iberian studies, Hispanic linguistics, Latin American and Latinx studies, Portuguese and Brazilian studies, and translation in the Hispanic and Lusophone world.
By completing the PhD in Hispanic literatures and linguistics, you’ll be ready to continue you career in higher education in this exciting field.
Featured faculty
Anthony Tuck
Professor, Classics
Anthony Tuck is a professor and chair of the Department of Classics.
David Rodríguez-Solás
Associate Professor
David Rodríguez-Solás is an associate professor of the literatures and cultures of Spain.
Meghan Armstrong-Abrami
Associate Professor
Meghan Armstrong-Abrami is an associate professor of Hispanic linguistics.
Spanish, Portuguese, and Catalan Studies
Broaden your understanding of the world by learning about language and culture through a wealth of research options and opportunities.