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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. Applicants with a lower second-class (2.2) degree classification will be considered on a case by case basis.Subject-specific requirementsYour qualification should preferably be in a social sciences or humanities subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement. 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 preferably be in a social sciences or humanities subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement. Please noteOur entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.AustraliaDegree requirementsBachelors degree with a minimum second-cl"
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