S.L. 327.614 Art. 5Requirements for Admission.

(1) The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of one of the following qualifications:

(a) the degree of Bachelor of Education with at least Second Class Honours from this University; or

(b) a first cycle degree together with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from this University; or

(c) a degree from another higher education institution recognised as equivalent to the qualifications mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this bye-law.

(2) (i) Applicants in possession of an MQF Level 5 qualification comprising not less than 120 ECTS credits may be considered for admission, provided that such applicants provide evidence of a minimum of eight years’ teaching experience and provided further that they shall demonstrate the learning achieved by means of prior experience and certification through the evaluation procedures established by the University Policy for the Recognition and Accreditation of Prior Learning.

(ii) Applicants who do not meet the requirements for admission as specified in paragraph (1) of this bye-law or those specified in sub-paragraph (i) of this paragraph may also be considered for admission, provided that such applicants can provide evidence of a minimum of twelve years’ teaching experience 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 to sit for an interview during which their ability to successfully complete the Course shall be assessed.