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  "scrapedEntryRequirements": "Entry requirements UK requirements International requirements Degree requirementsYou should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.Subject-specific requirementsYour qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.Please select your country from the list.ArgentinaDegree requirementsLicenciado/Titulo with a minimum final mark of at least 6.0-7.0 depending on your university.Subject-specific requirementsYour qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.Please noteOur entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.AustraliaDegree requ"
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