S.L. 327.641 Art. 3Requirements for Admission

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

(a) a Bachelor degree with at least Second Class Honours from this University or from any other higher education institution recognised by Senate, in an area of study deemed suitable by the Board; or

(b) a Bachelor degree with Third Class Honours or SPORT - M.SC. Category III in an area of study deemed suitable by the Board, provided such applicants are in possession of other qualifications, including relevant experience, obtained following the first cycle degree.

(2) In exceptional cases the Admissions Board, on the recommendation of the Board, may admit into the Course applicants not in possession of a first cycle degree, if it is satisfied that such applicants are in possession of other academic or professional qualifications and a minimum of five years’ experience in teaching or coaching, that together are deemed to be comparable to the qualifications indicated in paragraph (1) of this bye-law. Such qualifications and experience shall be evaluated in accordance with the procedures established by the University Policy for the Recognition and Accreditation of Prior Learning.

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

(4) When the number of places is so limited and the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of available places, the Board shall make an initial ranking according to the following criteria:

(a) degree type and classification; and

(b) experience in the area of the proposed study.

(5) Applicants who fall within the limited number plus the next 25% (of the limited number of students) shall be called for an interview. The final ranking shall be made on the totaling of the scores acquired in the initial ranking plus the mark acquired for the interview.

(6) Interviews, when necessary, shall be conducted by a board composed of at least three members appointed for the purpose by the Board.

(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.