S.L. 327.669 Art. 8Requirements for Admission to Postgraduate Courses.

(1) (a) Admission to any Master’s course may be through possession of a first cycle degree classified at least at Second

Class Honours or Category II obtained from this University, or from any other higher education institution approved by Senate for this purpose, and any additional requirements (which may include a preparatory programme) as specified in the Bye-Laws for the Course.

(b) Bye-Laws may provide that:

(i) if the course includes a taught component of at least 30 credits, applicants with at least Third Class Honours or Category III may be admitted if they are in possession of other qualifications or relevant work experience. Such applicants may be required to fulfil additional requirements (such as the successful completion of a preparatory programme) as specified in the Bye-Laws for the Course; or

(ii) if the course is mainly by research, applicants with at least Third Class Honours or Category III be admitted into a Preparatory Programme and they shall become eligible to join the Master’s course on successful completion of the Preparatory Programme if an average mark of at least 55% is obtained.

(2) Admission to a postgraduate certificate or diploma course may be through possession of a Third Class Honours or Category III first cycle degree, provided that if the course is later upgraded to a Master’s degree, access to the research component shall be subject to obtaining an average mark of at least 55% in the taught component.