Master of Philosophy in Latin American Studies (by thesis only) at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

This course is designed to meet the needs of two groups: those who have developed an interest in Latin America through study or work and wish to take it further for personal or professional reasons those who intend to proceed to a doctorate, and possibly an academic career in the field The course seeks to provide participants with a critical understanding of Latin America in all its complexity, and of the means and methods that have been devised to study and understand it better.

Faculty: School of the Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: Centre of Latin American Studies | Duration: 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 2027, October 2027, January 2028 | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is consistent with the aim of the thesis, which is to develop advanced skills of research and expression. Thesis / Dissertation Theses submitted for the MPhil in Latin American Studies (by thesis only) must not exceed 30,000 words, including footnotes, inline citations and tables but excluding bibliography and appendices; it must be written in English.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree. To be offered a place on the MPhil in Latin American Studies by thesis only, you will be expected to obtain, or to have obtained, at least a High II.i Honours Degree (generally averaging 67%, or higher), and preferably a First Class 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 high Pass or a Distinction. However, we are able to assess cases on an individual basis if there are mitigating circumstances. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 23,136 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 39,408 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: January 2027, October 2027, January 2028

Duration: 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/polamplad/apply

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