S.L. 327.516 Art. 3Qualifications for admission.

(1) Applicants shall be in possession of a first cycle degree from this or another university recognized by Senate, classified with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or Category IIA or an equivalent classification, in one of the following areas: Educational Sciences, Sociology, Social/Cultural Anthropology, Political Sciences, Human Geography, International Relations, or International Development Studies. The duration of the first cycle degree programme should be of a minimum of three years and should comprise not less than 180 ECTS credits.

(ii) Proficiency in English may be certified by one of the following:

(a) TOEFL: score of at least 250 (computer-based test) or 95 with a writing score of at least 24 (internet-based test);

(b) Cambridge Proficiency Examination Advanced Certificate: pass at grade C or better; or

(c) IELTS: at least 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each element.

(iii) English native speakers and students who have attended a Bachelor’s course taught in English shall not be required to submit the above certificates but may be required to demonstrate proficiency in some other way.

(3) Depending on the availability of resources, the 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 shall be announced at the time of the call for applications.

(4) If there are more eligible applicants than there are available places, applications shall be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:

(a) relevant academic background in Educational Sciences or in any other relevant field (25%);

(b) degree type and classification (30%);

(c) concern for education and international development issues, as well as interest to conduct research in collaboration with organizations in the fields of policy and practice, as attested by a letter of motivation (10%);

(d) work experience in a relevant field (including volunteer work), such as in national or international organizations or non-governmental organizations in the Global North or Global South (15%);

(e) experience in conducting quantitative and/or qualitative research (15%); and

(f) letters of recommendation (two will be required) (5%).