S.L. 327.327 Art. 3Qualifications for admission.

(1) The course shall be open to applicants in possession of a first cycle degree classified with a second class honours or category II or better in one of the following areas of study:

(Computational) Linguistics, Language Technology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, or other relevant disciplines.

(2) (i) Applicants are required to demonstrate that their standard of English is satisfactory. The offer of a place on the course may be made subject to the applicants obtaining such proficiency qualifications prior to the commencement of their studies.

(ii) Proficiency in English may be certified by one of the following: TOEFL: score of at least 250 (computer-based test) or 95 with a writing score of at least 24 (internet-based test); Cambridge Proficiency Examination Advanced Certificate: pass at grade C or better; IELTS: at least 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each element.

(iii) English native speakers and students who have attended a Bachelor’s course taught in English may not be required to submit the above certificates but may be required to demonstrate proficiency in some other way.