A minimum of a second class honours degree in a related subject with a research component awarded by a UK university, or possess a degree from an overseas institution that is judged by the Registrar or Nominee to be equivalent to a second class honours degree from a UK University. Exceptionally, an applicant may be accepted without holding the qualifications outlined above. However, such applications will only be approved if the Head of School/ Department and the Chair of Academic Committee are satisfied that the applicant has demonstrated, via a sample of academic writing and performance in an interview, the potential to achieve national standards for awards at Level M[7]. Applicants will also have at least two years’ experience post initial graduation working in industry.