Will freelancing work experience be considered as a gap or as valid work experience for admissions in Ireland/Australia for a Master's?

Yes, freelancing work experience is generally considered valid for master's admissions in both Ireland and Australia, as long as it is relevant to your chosen field and you can provide evidence of your work.

- Universities typically accept freelancing as professional experience if you can show documentation like contracts, invoices, or client letters that confirm your role, duration, and nature of work.
- The experience should be clearly presented in your application and linked to your intended course of study.
- It will not be counted as a gap if it is well-documented and relevant.