Good Honours degree (minimum 2:2) in any discipline; for mature applicants not in possession of a 1st degree: relevant professional qualifications (e.g. nursing registration, qualification in social work, environmental health qualification) and experience; applicants must satisfy the programme team of their ability to study at Master's level through a portfolio demonstrating appropriate skills in the workplace; this portfolio could include copies of written and other work; papers presented at conferences; publications; reports and research proposals.