Expected Academic Standard
Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
As a minimum, you are expected to have obtained, or be on track to obtain, at least a high Upper Second Class Honours undergraduate degree (generally averaging 68%, or higher) or, preferably a First Class Honours undergraduate degree or the equivalent for overseas universities.
If you have already taken a Masters degree you will normally be expected to have obtained a very high Pass or a Distinction ( or the equivalent for overseas universities). However, we are able to assess cases on an individual basis if there are mitigating circumstances.
A background in literary or cultural studies, anthropology, modern languages, area studies, history or economics, sociology, politics or development is useful but not essential.
Evidence of interest in, or commitment to, Latin America is expected and will typically be assessed through the application where you can outline your motivation for pursuing the MPhil programme.
Interest may be also demonstrated in various ways, including prior academic work on Latin America, the study of Spanish or Portuguese language or culture, relevant qualifications, or personal background. The academic panel may consider these and other factors on a case-by-case basis, and it does not limit the evidence of interest to a fixed set of criteria.
University Minimum Academic Requirements
Language Requirement
IELTS (Academic)
| Element | Score |
|---|---|
| Listening | 7.0 |
| Writing | 7.0 |
| Reading | 7.0 |
| Speaking | 7.0 |
| Total | 7.5 |
TOEFL Internet Score
| Element | Score |
|---|---|
| Listening | 25 |
| Writing | 25 |
| Reading | 25 |
| Speaking | 25 |
| Total | 110 |
C1 Advanced
Score: Grade A & B (overall score of 193, with no element lower than 185 plus a Language Centre assessment)
C2 Proficiency
Score: Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 with no element lower than 185).
Visa Information
No ATAS required