Entry requirements
- Successful completion of a degree with the relevant number of ECTS credits (180 or 240) (or the equivalent in the case of applicants outside of the EU) in a programme of study in an area appropriate to the content of the Master's (normally a good second class honours first degree or its equivalent).
- In some cases, by agreement of all the partners, relevant non-certificated learning or an appropriate combination of certificated and non-certificated learning and relevant work experience may be admitted.
- A high degree of motivation to participate in the programme, evidenced in the application statement and, where appropriate, in a formal interview.
- References from two different institutions or enterprises.
- Where a candidate's first language is not English, advanced English language competence in the form of appropriate certificated learning [IELTS requirement of 6.5] or equivalent must be demonstrated.
Attendance/delivery/duration
This is a modular 18 months' programme based on credit accumulation. Students enrolled in the programme must study in at least two of the participating institutions and receive at least 30% of their credits from each institution at which they study. To be eligible for the Master's degree, students must have achieved at least 90 ECTS credits (180 UK credits) in the required modules.
Assessment
There is a variety of assessment methods for the course including:
- essays;
- examinations (including on-line tests);
- briefings;
- oral, written and moot court presentations;
- project reports;
- internships evaluations;
- research proposals;
- dissertations.