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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 a relevant social sciences or humanities subject. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.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 a relevant social sciences or humanities subject. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.Please noteOur entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.AustraliaDegree requirement"
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