A 2nd cycle degree preferably in the Arts or the Human Sciences in a broad sense. Under special circumstances, the Scientific Committee of the organizing Ph D course may favour the entry (a) of a student with a 1st cycle degree in the Arts or the Human Sciences with 16 (or above) as an average final mark; or (b) of a student with relevant professional experience in the field or the teaching in the fields of Theatre, Cinema, Dance, or Music.