The Faculty, on the recommendation of the Governing Board of the Doctor of Arts, may accept as a student for the degree of Doctor of Arts an applicant who has (1) completed a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification; (2) demonstrated English language competence by gaining an English language proficiency score as determined from time to time by the University; and (3) completed any other qualifications, courses, examinations or research preparation as required and approved by the Board.