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  "scrapedEntryRequirements": "Entry requirements Entry requirementsEntry requirementsWe aim to have a diverse student body and recognise that we can only offer places to a finite number of applicants. To help achieve our aim, we look to ensure we offer places to applicants from all nationalities and close applications when we receive the allocated numbers. The University is under no obligation to make any offer of a place on the programme to any applicant, nor is the University obligated to fill all spaces available on the programme. The MSc in Islamic Finance programme is designed for new or recent graduates. However, it may also be of interest to those who already have practical experience in the field of finance. Prospective candidates must hold qualifications equivalent to a UK first or upper second-class honours degree in any discipline. UK HonoursDegree conferred by French authoritiesInternational University of Monaco (IUM) DegreeFirst Class 1:1See the French entry requirements≥3.7/4.0 GPAUpper Second Class 2"
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