Applicants for admission to the Course must: 

1. be in possession of a Bachelor's degree in either law, or the social sciences, or the political sciences, or international relations or the humanities, with at least Second Class Honours, and preferably with some experience in a field related to the area of human rights; or an equivalent qualification from the University of Malta or another university recognized by the Senate of the University of Malta for the purpose; 
2. be able to communicate effectively and write fluently in the English language:  TOEFL score of 650 (paper-based) or 280 (computer-based); OR IELTS score of 6.5; OR Cambridge Proficiency Certificate at Grade C or better; OR an equivalent qualification); 
3. have a keen interest in Human Rights in their country of origin; 
4. preferably have a working knowledge of French.