Latin American Studies MPhil/MSc: University of Oxford

Research Programmes

Graduates of Master’s courses may be accepted for a DPhil in a relevant discipline, including history, politics, economics, literature, sociology and anthropology, if their grades are acceptable to the admitting department.

Taught Programmes

• MPhil in Latin American Studies

The MPhil in Latin American Studies requires students to follow the one-year MSc in Latin American Studies course, with the exception of the extended essay.

• MSc in Latin American Studies

The MSc in Latin American Studies requires students to undertake three written examinations and an extended essay. The course is intended to provide an interdisciplinary understanding of the main developments in Latin America from c.1900 to the present.

• MSc in Public Policy in Latin America

The MSc in Public Policy in Latin America is a one-year course, available to candidates who have had some years’ experience of working in the public or private sector in Latin America. Candidates are asked to submit a specific project when applying for the course.

Entry Requirements

Minimum of upper second-class undergraduate degree or equivalent. Applicants for the MSc in Public Policy in Latin America need to have professional experience in Latin America in either the public or private sector. Working knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese (as appropriate)is required

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