S.L. 327.345 Art. 3Requirements for admission.

(1) The course shall be open to applicants in possession of:

(a) a Bachelor degree obtained with at least Second Class

Honours or with at least Category II in an area of study deemed suitable by the Board; or

(b) a Bachelor degree obtained with Third Class Honours or with Category III provided that they have obtained other qualifications, including relevant experience, following their first cycle degree.

(2) Applicants who do not satisfy the requirements for admission as specified in paragraph (1) of this bye-law may also be considered for admission, provided that such applicants submit evidence of experience and qualifications closely related to adult education and provided further that they shall demonstrate the learning achieved by means of prior experience through the evaluation procedures established by the University Policy for the Recognition and Accreditation of Prior Learning.

(3) The Board may also require applicants applying under sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (1) and paragraph (2) of this bye-law to sit for an interview during which their ability to successfully complete the Course with profit shall be assessed.

(4) Interviews shall be conducted by an interviewing board appointed by the Board for this purpose and shall be composed of at least three persons.