To be considered for admission to this programme applicants should normally meet or exceed the following criteria: Provide evidence of the intellectual capacity for study, through for example: Holding an approved undergraduate degree in a subject relevant to the proposed performance domain. Evidence for having undertaken or holding an equivalent and relevant professional qualification.. Demonstrate the generation of professional development materials or other knowledge transfer resources. Applicants should provide evidence of a significant experiential profile in the performance domain, through for example: Holding a position or role in the promotion of elite performance for at least five years. An appointment or professional position in the domain held for at least three years. Professional qualifications in the domain at the highest level. Applicants should provide evidence of the capacity to develop and deploy a significant contribution to the performance domain, through for example: A supporting reference from a high ranking official within the performance domain. The application process involves the candidate making a formal application which should normally contain: A completed University Postgraduate Programme application form with supportive evidence of qualifications An appropriate CV to detail your academic and professional experience. An outline proposal of 1000 words describing the challenges currently faced in your performance domain. Two references including one from a high ranking official in your performance domain. If relevant, evidence of competence in English Language to the above level. The application will then be reviewed by a Selection Panel chaired by the Programme Director. Candidates will normally be asked to attend the University for a formal selection interview (Alternative arrangements will be made for candidates unable to travel to the University). Decisions will be made on a consideration of all aspects of the applicant’s portfolio, through which significant strengths in one area may be used to offset perceived weaknesses in another. APEL to advanced standing on the Programme may also be awarded, accrediting applicants with having already met, or demonstrated the capacity to immediately meet, the learning outcomes of one or more of the Stage One modules All candidates will be informed of the University’s decision in writing. For those applicants where English is not his or her first language, the applicant will need to demonstrate IELTs score of 6.5 all dimensions or above or equivalent.