S.L. 327.374 Art. 3Requirements for admission.

(1) Applicants shall be, at the time of applying and for the duration of the course, engaged and active within a statutory or non-statutory youth work organisation, and in possession of one of the following qualifications with at least Second Class Honours or with at least Category II:

(a) a Bachelor degree with Theology or Religious Studies as a main area, or

(b) a Bachelor degree in Youth Studies, or

(c) a Bachelor degree, other than the qualifications indicated in paragraphs (a) and (b), together with a minimum of two years' experience in youth work practice in a youth work oriented agency.

(2) Applicants in possession of a degree classified with Third Class Honours or Category III, together with a minimum of two years' experience in youth work practice in a youth work oriented agency, may also be admitted, provided that they have obtained other qualifications, including relevant experience, following their first cycle degree. recommendation of the Board, may admit into the course applicants not in possession of a Bachelor’s degree, provided that it is satisfied that such applicants are in possession of other academic or professional qualifications and a minimum of two years’ experience in youth work practice in a youth work oriented agency that together are deemed to be comparable to the level of a first degree.

(4) Applicants may be registered as students in the course if they satisfy the Board, through an interview, that they have the necessary experience and aptitude to follow the course.

(5) (a) The Board shall, after approval by Senate, determine the number of applicants that may be allowed to register depending on the availability of resources. The Board shall, however, announce the number of available places at the time of the call for applications.

(b) If the number of eligible applicants, following assessment, exceeds the number of available places, the Board shall select applicants according to the following criteria:

(i) degree type and classification;

(ii) work experience in the area or a related field; and

(iii) performance during the interview.

(6) The interviewing board appointed by the Board shall be composed of at least three members.