MPhil in Latin American Studies (by thesis only) 9 months Postgraduate Program By University of Cambridge |Top Universities
Program Duration

9 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

45,829 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

29 Feb, 2024Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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
  • 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.
The criteria for the assessment of the 30,000-word thesis is rather more stringent than on Master’s programmes at most other Universities, where (in the UK) the thesis typically represents only a quarter of the year’s work. In particular, there is a requirement for originality, which must be met either by research using primary sources (documents, interviews, official publications, or the like) or else by developing a distinctive approach to an existing debate or literature. This is consistent with the aim of the thesis, which is to develop advanced skills of research and expression.

Program overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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
  • 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.
The criteria for the assessment of the 30,000-word thesis is rather more stringent than on Master’s programmes at most other Universities, where (in the UK) the thesis typically represents only a quarter of the year’s work. In particular, there is a requirement for originality, which must be met either by research using primary sources (documents, interviews, official publications, or the like) or else by developing a distinctive approach to an existing debate or literature. This is consistent with the aim of the thesis, which is to develop advanced skills of research and expression.

Admission requirements

110+
7.5+
193+
3.5+
Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Good II.i Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
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 strong Upper Second (generally averaging 68%, or higher) and preferably a First Class undergraduate degree, or the equivalent for overseas universities.
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.
29 Feb 2024
9 Months
Oct
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

27,523 GBP
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International Students

45,829 GBP
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