Dr. Vinicius Carvalho

Associate Professor

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Biography

Vinicius Mariano de Carvalho is a Reader in Brazilian Latin American Studies at King's College London. He received his PhD from the University of Passau, Germany, and completed his MA at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Brazil. Since joining King's in 2014, he has held various roles, including Associate Professor at Aarhus University and Director of the Latin American Centre. His research focuses on Brazilian Studies, civil-military relations, peacekeeping operations, and strategic communications. He has played a significant role in Brazilian studies through founding and editing the Brasiliana – Journal of Brazilian Studies and serving as the editor of the Anthem Brazilian Studies Series. In 2022, he established the Observatory of Democracy in Latin America. In addition to his academic career, Vinicius is a music conductor and directs the King’s Brazil Ensemble.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader

2014-09-01 — Present

King's College London • London, England, UK

Lectures and conducts research in Brazilian and Latin American Studies.

Associate Professor

2008-09-01 — 2014-08-01

Aarhus University • Aarhus, Denmark

Taught courses in Brazilian studies and oversaw research initiatives.

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.