S.L. 327.589 Art. 3Requirements for  Admission. 

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

(a) a Bachelor degree from this University or any higher education institution recognised by Senate, obtained with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

in Social Policy, Psychology, Youth and Community Studies or Social Wellbeing Studies; or

(b) a Bachelor degree from this University or another higher education institution recognised by Senate, obtained with at least Category IIA in any two of the following areas of study: Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology or Social Studies; or (c ) a Bachelor degree from this University or another higher education institution recognised by Senate, obtained with at least Category IIA in Theology with Psychology or Social Studies or Sociology; or

(d) a Bachelor degree from this University or another higher education institution recognised by Senate, obtained with at least Second Class Honours and with a minimum average mark of 65% in any area of study together with a minimum of 300 hours of social care-related experience gained over a maximum period of ten years immediately prior to the commencement of the Course. A letter or letters of attestation demonstrating that the applicant has gained the requisite experience must be presented. Applicants shall also be required to present written reflections of their social care-related experience during an interview.

(2) Applicants must not be listed in the Register established under the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act (CAP. 518). Upon acceptance into the Course, applicants will be required to submit an original Police Good Conduct Certificate, issued by the Commissioner of Police under the Conduct Certificates Ordinance. The certificate must be issued within six months before the date of its submission.

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

(b) Professional aptitude and disposition shall be measured by means of a personal interview. Interviews shall be conducted by an interviewing board composed of at least three members, appointed by the Board for the purpose.

(c) Applicants who obtain less than 60% for the professional aptitude and disposition criterion shall automatically not be admitted into the Course.

(4) Repealed by Legal Notice 16 of 2026. (5) Repealed by Legal Notice 16 of 2026. (6) Repealed by Legal Notice 16 of 2026.