Applicants must be in possession of:

Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications

1. a Bachelor degree from this University or any higher education institution recognised by Senate, in Social Policy, Psychology, Youth and Community Studies or Social Wellbeing Studies, obtained with at least Second Class (Honours) and with a minimum average mark of 65% or
2. a Bachelor degree from this University or another higher education institution recognised by Senate, obtained with at least Category II and with a minimum overall average mark of 65% in any two of the following areas of study: Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology or Social Studies or
3. a Bachelor degree from this University or another higher education institution recognised by Senate, in Theology with Psychology or Social Studies or Sociology, obtained with at least Category II and with a minimum overall average mark of 65% or
4. 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.

Apart from being in possession of one of the qualifications indicated above, all applicants shall:

1. have gained experience related to social care as follows:
1. applicants admitted under paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) shall be required to have a minimum of 150 hours of experience and
2. applicants admitted under paragraph (d) shall be required to have a minimum of 500 hours of experience
2. the experience stipulated in both sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) of paragraph (a) must have been 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
3. present written reflections about their social care-related experience during an interview
4. not be included in the Register established under the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act (CAP. 518) and
5. demonstrate that they have the necessary aptitude and disposition to follow the Course with profit.

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

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

Requires the submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct.