L.S. 327.594 Ordinamenti skont ir-Regolamenti Ġenerali tal-2008 għar-Rikonoxximenti Universitarji ta’ wara l-Ewwel Grad għall-grad ta’ Master of Arts

(1)These bye-laws may be cited as the Bye-Laws in terms of the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2008 for the degree of Master of Arts (Research on Islands and Small States) - M.A. - under the auspices of the Islands and Small States Institute.

(2)Citation and Interpretation. In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires - “the Board” means the Board of the Islands and Small States Institute; “the Board of Studies” means the Board of Studies appointed by Senate on the recommendation of the Board, which shall be responsible for the academic administration of the programme; “the Course” means the programme of study leading to the degree of Master of Arts (Research on Islands and Small States) M.A.; “the Degree” means the degree of Master of Arts (Research on Islands and Small States) – M.A.; and “the Principal Regulations” means the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards,

2. These bye-laws shall be commencing in October 2018 or later. applicable for courses Applicability.
3. Subject to the availability of resources, the Course shall be offered in any area of study related to Island and Small States in which the Institute can offer expert guidance and supervision. The a r e a s o f s t u d y s h a l l b e ap p r o v e d b y t h e B o a r d b e f o r e t h e commencement of the Course. Areas of Study. 4.

(1)The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a first cycle degree obtained with at least Second Class (Honours) or Category II in an area of study which the Board of Requirements for Admission. 2 [ S.L. 327.594 DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS (RESEARCH ON ISLANDS AND SMALL STATES) - M.A Studies deems to be relevant to the proposed area of study for the dissertation: provided that applicants in possession of a degree with Third Class (Honours) shall satisfy the Board of Studies that they are in possession of other qualifications, including relevant experience obtained following the first cycle degree.

(2)The admission of applicants may be made conditional on the result of an interview conducted by an interviewing board composed of at least three members, appointed by the Board for the purpose. Course Duration. 5. The Course shall extend over three semesters of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study. Programme of Study. 6.

(1)The programme of study shall comprise study-units to which a total of 90 ECTS credits are assigned, of which not more than 20 ECTS credits are assigned to taught study-units and not less than 70 ECTS credits are assigned to the dissertation study-unit.

(2)The programme of study shall be published after approval by Senate, normally not less than eight months prior to the commencement of the Course. Assessment and Progress. 7.

(1)The assessment of each taught study-unit shall be completed by the end of the semester in which the teaching of the study-unit is held.

(2)Students who in any academic year fail in the assessment of not more than 10 ECTS credits for taught study units, whether the students are following the Course on a full-time or a part-time basis, shall be given the opportunity to re-sit the failed assessment during the September supplementary examination session.

(3)Students who fail more than the number of credits permitted under paragraph

(2)of this bye-law, or students who after re-assessment fail to obtain credit for any study-unit, shall be required to withdraw from the Course. Dissertation. 8.

(1)Students shall be required to submit an individual dissertation of approximately 30,000 words in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Board of Studies.

(2)Work on the dissertation may be undertaken at any time during the Course after approval of the research proposal. 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 provisional research proposal of approximately 300 words shall be submitted at DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS (RESEARCH ON ISLANDS AND SMALL STATES) - M.A [ S.L. 327.594 3 the time of application. The title for the dissertation and a detailed research proposal outlining the proposed project and the main questions to be addressed shall be submitted to the Board of Studies for approval by not later than the end of the first semester. 9.

(1)Students shall be required to report to their supervisors at least once every two months, and, in addition, as often as the supervisors deem necessary.

(2)At the end of each semester of study, supervisors shall be required to submit to the Board of Studies reports for the students under their supervision. Students shall seek approval from the Board of Studies for any substantial modification in the title or content of the dissertation.

(3)The Board of Studies shall periodically inform the Board, in writing, on the general performance of each student. Such reports may include recommendations 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. 10. The Final Weighted Average Mark for the purpose of the classification of the Degree shall be based on the results obtained in all components of the programme of study, all credits being weighted equally. Classification of the Award. 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. Special Provisions for Part-Time Courses.