S.L. 327.695 Art. 8Requirements for Admission to the Ph.D. Degree Programme.

(1) The Doctoral Academic Committee shall consider applications for Ph.D. Degrees from applicants who possess a

Master’s degree of this or another university, normally in the same discipline as that applied for. If the degree is not in the same discipline, the Committee may also consider other qualifications and professional experience if deemed to be appropriate.

(2) Bye-laws may provide that applicants in possession of a Bachelor’s degree obtained at First Class Honours or at Second Class Honours (Upper Division) may also apply, provided that the Faculty Doctoral Committee:

(a) ascertains that the applicant has a very strong background in the area of study related to the proposed area of research; and

(b) submits a clearly motivated recommendation for acceptance in the form of an academic report to the Board for eventual consideration by the Doctoral Academic Committee and Senate.

(3) Applicants are required to be in possession of the qualifications deemed appropriate by the University to demonstrate that their standard of English is satisfactory. The offer of a place to read for a Ph.D. Degree may be made subject to the applicants obtaining such proficiency qualifications prior to the commencement of their studies.

(4) In addition to the qualifications specified in paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) of this regulation, applicants shall also possess such qualifications and satisfy such other conditions as the Board may from time to time establish for the purpose and which shall be approved by Senate in the form of Bye-laws.