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  "scrapedEntryRequirements": "Entry Requirements and application Academic Requirements: PhD applicants are expected to have achieved a Master’s degree in a subject relevant to their proposed research. Those with Master’s degrees awarded in the UK are normally expected to have received at least 65% overall, with at least 70% in the dissertation or thesis. English Language Requirements: If your first language is not English, we require proof of English language proficiency. Please see the English Language Requirements page. Procedure PRE-APPLICATION First, applicants must identify a potential supervisor at the Institute who is an expert in the relevant field. A list of current Courtauld staff can be found on our Faculty pages. Before you can submit a full PhD programme application, you must send a Pre-Application and your CV to pgadmissions@courtauld.ac.uk The pre-application enables important consultation with your prospective supervisor before proceeding to the full application, and also confirms the availability o"
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