Master of Philosophy in Latin American Studies 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 develop this for personal or professional reasons, and 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: October 2027 | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The dissertation is a very substantial element of the MPhil course, and the examination process and criteria for the assessment of the dissertation are accordingly rather more stringent than on Master’s programmes at most other Universities, where (in the UK) the dissertation typically represents only a quarter of the year’s work. This is consistent with the aim of the dissertation, which is to develop advanced skills in research and expression. On application, students are asked to submit a dissertation/research proposal of 500 words including footnotes and tables, excluding bibliography and appendices.

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Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree. 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. 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: October 2027

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

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

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