L.S. 327.470 Ordinamenti għall-grad ta’ Master of Arts in Tourism and Culture – M.A. – taħt il-patroċinju tal-Bord tal-Fakultà tal-Ekonomija, il-Manag

(1)These bye-laws may be cited as the Bye-Laws for the degree of Master of Arts in Tourism and Culture - M.A. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy.

(2)Citation and interpretation. Substituted by: L.N. 388 of 2018; L.N. 99 of 2024. In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires – “the Board” means the Board of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy; “the Board of Studies” means the Board of Studies appointed by Senate for the Course, on the recommendation of the Board; “the Course” means the programme of study leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Tourism and Culture - M.A.; “the Degree” means the degree of Master of Arts in Tourism and Culture - M.A.; “the Postgraduate Diploma” means the Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism and Culture - P.G. Dip.; and “the Principal Regulations” means the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021. 2. These bye-laws shall be commencing in October 2018 or later. 3. applicable for courses The course shall be open to applicants in possession of: (

1. a)a Bachelor degree from this University, or another recognised university, with at least Second Class Honours or Category II in Tourism Studies or in other related areas deemed suitable by the Board; or Applicability. Amended by: L.N. 369 of 2014; L.N. 388 of 2018. Requirements for admission. Substituted by: L.N. 369 of 2014. (
2. b)a Bachelor degree from this University, or another recognised university, obtained with Third Class Honours or Category III, in Tourism Studies or related areas deemed suitable by the Board, provided that they have obtained other qualifications, including relevant experience, following their first cycle degree. 4. The course shall extend over three semesters of full-time study or five semesters of part-time study. Course duration. 5. The programme of study shall comprise study-units to which a total of 90 ECTS credits are assigned, of which 60 ECTS credits are assigned to taught study-units and 30 ECTS credits are Programme of study. 2 [ S.L.327.470 MASTER OF ARTS IN TOURISM AND CULTURE - M.A. UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF ECONOMICS, MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTANCY assigned to the dissertation study-unit. Postgraduate Diploma. 6. Students who obtain the 60 ECTS credits assigned to the taught study-units with an average mark of at least 50% and do not proceed with the course, or having proceeded do not successfully complete the dissertation, shall be eligible for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma. Publication of programme of study. 7. The programme of study shall be published after approval by Senate, normally not less than eight months prior to the commencement of the course. Dissertation. Renumbered by/ Amended by: L.N. 99 of 2024. 8.

(1)Students shall be required to submit an individual dissertation of approximately 15,000 - 20,000 words in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Board of Studies.

(2)Work on the dissertation may be undertaken during the third semester of the full-time course, or during the fourth and fifth semesters of the part-time course. Each student shall be assigned a supervisor who shall provide guidance and advice on a regular basis during the period of study.

(3)A provisional title for the dissertation and a detailed research proposal shall be submitted to the Board of Studies for approval by the date indicated by the Board of Studies. Supervisor. Renumbered by/ Amended by: L.N. 99 of 2024. 9.

(1)Students shall be required to have regular contact with their supervisor.

(2)Supervisors shall submit to the Board of Studies progress reports for each student under their supervision at the end of each semester of studies, whether the student is following the Course on a full-time or part-time basis. Such reports may include a recommendation to either (

1. a)extend the period of study in order to enable the student to complete the dissertation; or (
2. b)terminate studies prematurely if the supervisor deems this to be proper in the circumstances, provided that: (
3. i)the extension of the study period referred to in (
4. a)shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Principal Regulations; and (
5. ii)the Board may not terminate studies prematurely according to (
6. b)until it has first given the student a chance to be heard. Classification of the Awards. Renumbered by: L.N. 99 of 2024. 10. The Final Weighted Average Mark for the purpose of the classification of the Postgraduate Diploma and of the Degree shall be based on the results obtained in all components of the programme of study, all credits being weighted equally. Special provisions for part-time courses. Renumbered by: L.N. 99 of 2024. 11. The provisions of the foregoing bye-laws shall apply mutatis mutandis to courses followed on a part-time basis, and subject to such changes as may reasonably be deemed by the Board as necessary due to the part-time nature of the course.