S.L. 327.686 Art. 3Qualifications for Admission.

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

(a) a Bachelor degree comprising at least 180 ECTS credits and obtained with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division or equivalent; or

(b) any first cycle degree comprising at least 180 ECTS credits, classified with at least Category II or Second Class Honours and at least three years of relevant work experience.

(2) The Admissions Committee may, after thorough examination of documents submitted in support of the qualifications presented, and following an interview, recommend the admission of applicants applying for admission in terms of the University’s Policy for the Recognition and Accreditation of Prior Learning (RPL) who are in possession of other academic or professional qualifications and documented experience if these are deemed to be comparable to the qualifications referred to in paragraph (1) of this regulation. The admission of such applicants may be made subject to those conditions, including financial conditions, that may be imposed to address any lacunae in the applicants’ academic preparation.

(3) All applicants shall be required to demonstrate that they have the necessary aptitude and disposition to follow the Course with profit.

(4) Professional aptitude and disposition shall be measured by means of a personal interview conducted by an interviewing board appointed for the purpose. The interviewing board shall be composed of at least three persons and be administered solely by the University. Interviews may be conducted by electronic means of communication with applicants.

(5) 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.

(6) Proficiency in English may be certified by the following: IELTS obtained with at least 6.5 and a minimum 6.0 in each element, or comparable. English native speakers and students who have attended a Bachelor’s course in an English-speaking country shall not be required to submit this certification.

(7) Depending on the availability of resources, Senate, on the recommendation of the Board of Studies, shall determine the number of applicants that may be allowed to register on the Course. The number of available places, and the criteria for selection, shall be announced at the time of the call for applications.