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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 can be in any subject. You can also apply for this course if you have relevant work experience or you submit a portfolio of work. 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 can be in any subject. You can also apply for this course if you have relevant work experience or you submit a portfolio of work. Please noteOur entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.AustraliaDegree requirementsBachelors degree with a minimum second-class lower division.Subject-specific requirementsYour qualification can be in any subject. You can also apply for this course if you have "
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