S.L. 327.325 Art. 3Requirements for admission.

(1) The course shall be open to applicants in possession of a first cycle degree in Earth Systems, Science or Engineering or in another area of study which the Board considers as appropriate, provided that the first cycle degree is obtained with a second class honours or better classification, or an equivalent classification.

(2) Senate, on the recommendation of the Board, may limit the number of students that may be allowed to register for the course, depending on the availability of resources. When the number is so limited and the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of places available, applicants shall be selected according to the following criteria, agreed to by both universities:

(a) relevance of topics, results and final classification of degree - 65%; and

(b) statement of intent and motivation for following the course and letters of recommendation - 35%.

(3) When the above criteria are not sufficient to decide on the selection of applicants, interviews may be held for that purpose.

(4) When held, interviews shall be conducted by an interviewing board appointed by the Board, which shall be composed of at least three members.

(5) The interviewing board may make use of electronic means of communication in order to conduct such interviews.