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2/22/2026, 9:12:00 AM
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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 Psychology, Economics, Business, or another Social Science subject with a good level of numeracy. You may also be considered for the course if you have an undergraduate degree in a different subject area and can demonstrate that you have ability with data and a reasonable level of Maths (this can be demonstrated in your school leaving qualifications).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 Psychology, Economics, Business, or another Social Science subject with a good level of numeracy. You may also be considered for the course if you have an undergraduate degree in a different "
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