Entry requirements are intended to ensure that participants can benefit from, contribute to and successfully complete the programme. Current paid or unpaid relevant practice, and an agreed portfolio of learning which demonstrates the required academic ability and practice understanding. Successful applicants must be highly motivated, effective in time management, committed to participation in the programme and to fulfilling its demands, while meeting their paid and unpaid commitments. It operates via First Class computer conferencing. Participants require basic word processing skills, access to a computer capable of running either Windows 95 or Windows 98, a modem and internet access.
Assessment is by coursework only.