L.S. 327.185(R) Ordinamenti għall-Grad ta’ Doctor of Philosophy taħt il-patroċinju tal-Istitut għall-Istudji Ewropej Imħassrin bl-Avviż Legali 220 ta

(1)The title of these bye-laws is Bye-Laws of 2009 for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy under the auspices of the Institute for European Studies.

(2)Citation and interpretation. Substituted by: L.N. 388 of

1. In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires - "the Board" means the Board of the Institute for European Studies; "the Institute" means the Institute for European Studies; "the Degree" means the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D.; and "the Principal Regulations" means the Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D. - Degree Regulations. S.L. 327.101
2. These bye-laws shall be applicable from 1 October, 2014 onwards. Applicability. Amended by: L.N. 366 of 2011; L.N. 388 of
4. Applicants for the Degree offered by the Institute shall be in possession of one of the following qualifications: Requirements for admission. Substituted by: L.N. 388 of 2014; L.N. 353 of
5. (a) a Pass with Merit (or equivalent) in a Master’s in European Studies or a Magister Juris in European and Comparative Law or in an area of studies deemed relevant by the Board, together with a pass at second upper or equivalent in the first cycle degree; (b) a First Class Honours first cycle degree in the same areas of study or in an area deemed relevant by the Board as indicated in sub-paragraph (a) of this byelaw.

(2)The Board may also consider applications from applicants in possession of a Master in one of the areas of study specified in paragraph (a) of this bye-law or qualifications at Master’s level or higher in any other discipline and who also possess experience or knowledge which, in the opinion of the Board, enables them to successfully pursue doctoral studies in European Studies. In such cases a clearly motivated recommendation for acceptance must be submitted to the Board for eventual consideration by the Doctoral Academic Committee and Senate. *These bye-laws have been repealed by Legal Notice 220 of 2024. 2 [ S.L.327.185 Application form. DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE INSTITUTE FOR EUROPEAN STUDIES 4.

(1)Applicants may submit their application form, together with a comprehensive research proposal outlining the proposed project, including research sources and materials, at any time of the year.

(2)Applicants may also be asked to demonstrate competence in those skills required by the proposed research. Institute Doctoral Committee. Substituted by: L.N. 366 of 2011; L.N. 388 of

2. The Board shall recommend to Senate the appointment of an Institute Doctoral Committee composed as follows: the Director of the Institute as Chairman and four senior academic members of staff, normally heads of department, at least one of whom shall be from another faculty, institute or centre, provided that when the Director of the Institute is being proposed as Principal Supervisor, co-supervisor or adviser, he cannot chair the meeting. Supervision. Substituted by: L.N. 388 of
4. Principal Supervisors shall be required to submit a written report to the Board, through the Institute Doctoral Committee, every June for all students under their supervision. Students’ Progress.
5. Students shall only be allowed to proceed with their studies subject to satisfactory progress reports from their Principal Supervi sor. If t he repo rt i s n egative, the Bo ard shall make recommendations to Senate on the student’s continuing registration for the Degree. Report. Substituted by: L.N. 388 of
6. 8.

(1)After twelve months and not later than twenty-four months of full-time study, students are required to submit a report on their research work for consideration by an ad hoc board appointed by the Board. The ad hoc board shall be composed of a chairman, and two examiners, one of whom shall be the Principal Supervisor and the other a member of the Institute. The Chairman and the third examiner shall be appointed by the Institute Doctoral Committee.

(2)The ad hoc board shall examine the student orally and shall submit a written report for consideration by the Institute Doctoral Committee in the first instance. The report shall contain recommendations according to the provisions of the Principal Regulations. Completion of a number of studyunits. Added by: L.N. 388 of

2. The Board, with the approval of Senate, may require students to successfully complete a number of study-units and/or to satisfactorily undertake tasks as indicated by the Board, during the course of their studies. Research and teaching programmes. Re-numbered and substituted by: L.N. 388 of
4. Students registered at the Institute may be required to participate in the Institute’s research and teaching programmes. Thesis. Re-numbered and substituted by: L.N. 388 of
6. Six months before the submission deadline students shall be informed that they are required to inform the Institute that they will be submitting their thesis for examination not less than three months before the submission deadline. DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE INSTITUTE FOR EUROPEAN STUDIES [ S.L.327.185 3
7. The Board shall recommend to Senate the appointment of the Board of Examiners in accordance with the Principal Regulations. Board of Examiners. Re-numbered by: L.N. 388 of
9. The Board shall approve and publish guidelines on the format and presentation of the thesis for the Degree. Presentation and format. Re-numbered by: L.N. 388 of
10. 14.

(1)Students shall be required to submit a loose bound copy of their thesis for each member of the Board of Examiners, together with a copy in digital format. The officer in charge of the Institute shall issue a dated receipt. Copies. Re-numbered and substituted by: L.N. 388 of 2014.

(2)On successful completion of their studies, students shall be required to submit to the Institute three hard bound copies of the thesis and one copy in digital format within six weeks from the publication of their result. One copy of the thesis shall be kept in the Library of the Institute and another at the University Library. Students who do not comply with this bye-law shall not be awarded the Degree.