MPhil in Latin American Studies

To be offered a place on the MPhil in Latin American Studies you are expected to have obtained, or be on track to obtain, at least a strong Upper Second Class Honours undergraduate degree (generally averaging 68%, or higher) and preferably a First Class Honours undergraduate degree or the equivalent for overseas universities.

As part of the application requirements, applicants must upload a sample of their written work from a previous academic course on a topic closely related to the fields they will be working on during your MPhil. Samples should be around 2000 words including footnotes, citations and tables, but excluding appendices and bibliography.

Applicants who have already taken a Masters degree will normally be expected to have obtained a very high Pass or a Distinction. 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 form, where applicants can outline their motivation for pursuing the MPhil program. This 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 does not limit the evidence of interest to a fixed set of criteria.