MPhil in Latin American Studies (by thesis only)

Apply using the Applicant Portal

The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.

An application is only complete when:

1. you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
2. you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
3. your referees have provided their references.

If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.

Selection Process

Applications are considered as they are received, on a rolling basis. Please be aware that places are limited and that the course may fill up before the published deadline. The Centre welcomes and encourages early applications where possible.

Applicants should expect to hear whether they have been successful within ten weeks following the submission of their completed application and required supporting documents.

For further information on how to apply visit the course page on the course website.

Further information on How To Apply

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Things You'll Need

You should start preparing the things that you'll need when you apply. These will be mandatory, unless specifically flagged as optional.

• Two referees willing to give you a reference
  Either academic or professional – please see our References guidance for more information about which type you need. Your referees will need to have submitted their reference by the course deadline.
• Transcript  
• CV/resume
• Evidence of competence in English
  If required - please see our Competence in English guidance for more information.
• Research Proposal (7500 characters) (mandatory)
  A research/thesis proposal of approximately 500 words.
• Sample of Work (1) (document upload) (mandatory)
  A sample of your written work (around 2000 words) from a previous academic course, on a subject that is as close as possible to the fields you will be working in for the MPhil.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:

• Gates Cambridge Reference  
• Research Proposal (PhD applicants only)

See Gates Cambridge for more information.

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How to Find a Supervisor

You may contact a potential supervisor before applying if you wish. You may consult the list of potential supervisors, but please note that this list is not exhaustive. If successful applicants have not indicated in their application the name of a suitable person who has agreed in principle to supervise their thesis, a supervisor will provisionally be appointed as part of the selection process. All supervision arrangements will be reviewed at the start of the course.