S.L. 327.304 Art. 3Requirements for admission.

(1) The course shall be open to applicants in possession a first cycle degree with at least Category IIB in an area of study deemed relevant by the Board of Studies. In exceptional cases, the

Admissions Board, on the recommendation of the Board, may admit into the course applicants in possession of a first cycle degree with Category III, provided that it is satisfied that such applicants have obtained other qualifications, including relevant experience, following their first cycle degree.

(2) Applicants in possession of the Postgraduate Diploma in Lifelong Career Guidance may be allowed to join Part Two of the Course, if they have completed successfully the Postgraduate Diploma programme with a minimum average mark of 65%.

(3) All applicants shall be required to demonstrate that they have the necessary aptitude and disposition to follow the course with profit.

(4) Professional aptitude and disposition shall be measured by means of a personal interview conducted by a board appointed for the purpose.

(5) The Board of Studies shall recommend to Senate the number of applicants that may be allowed to register on the course, depending on the availability of resources. The number of available places shall be announced at the time of the call for applications.

(6) If the number of applicants exceeds the number of available places, applicants shall be selected according, to the following criteria, the weighting for which shall be published at the time of the call for applications:

(a) degree type and classification;

(b) professional aptitude and disposition (based on the result of the interview referred to in paragraph (4) of this bye-law); and

(c) work experience in the area or a related field.

(7) For the purpose of selection, applicants whose qualifications, as stipulated in paragraph (1) of this bye-law were obtained by 31 August preceding the commencement of the course shall be considered first.

(8) The interviewing board appointed by the Board of Studies shall be composed of at least three members.