MPhil in Global and Area Studies
University of Oxford
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MPhil - Master of Philosophy

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The MPhil in Global and Area Studies draws on the multidisciplinary and area expertise of the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) seven regional centres, to deliver an innovative Comparative Area Studies programme, which addresses contemporary global challenges through developing innovative multidisciplinary approaches. The overall objectives of the MPhil are to:provide you with a multi-/interdisciplinary and comparative understanding of different regions of the worldallow you to ...Read more

The MPhil in Global and Area Studies draws on the multidisciplinary and area expertise of the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies' (OSGA) seven regional centres, to deliver an innovative Comparative Area Studies programme, which addresses contemporary global challenges through developing innovative multidisciplinary approaches.

The overall objectives of the MPhil are to:

  • provide you with a multi-/interdisciplinary and comparative understanding of different regions of the world
  • allow you to work on key thematic global challenges from a comparative area studies perspective
  • equip you with the conceptual and theoretical expertise to interrogate the notions of ‘area’, ‘comparative area’ and the implications for disciplinary enquiry
  • embed inter-cultural understanding and global citizenship in the study of area
  • develop research methods and skills that are appropriate for the comparative study of areas and regions including through the development of new digital approaches for area studies and
  • promote a wider international network of area studies scholars and practitioners.

Course structure

The course is structured around six study components, facilitating an interdisciplinary approach to comparative study across two or more regions and a critical approach to area studies.

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Entry requirements

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:

  • a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in any subject or discipline, although preference may be given to candidates who have studied previously in either the social sciences or the humanities

For applicants with a bachelor's degree from the USA, the minimum overall GPA that is normally required to meet the undergraduate-level requirement is 3.6 out of 4.0.

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£2,912 month

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£2,912 month

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