L.S. 327.606 Ordinamenti skont ir-Regolamenti Ġenerali għar-Rikonoxximenti Universitarji ta’ wara l-Ewwel Grad, 2008 għall-Grad ta’ Master of Arts in

(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 in Social Practice Arts and Critical Education - M.A. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Education.

(2)Citation and Interpretation In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires - “the Board” means the Board of the Faculty of Education; “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 Social Practice Arts and Critical Education - M.A.; “the Degree” means the degree of Master of Arts in Social Practice Arts and Critical Education - M.A.; “the Postgraduate Certificate” means the Postgraduate Certificate in Social Practice Arts and Critical Education - P.G.Cert.; and “the Principal Regulations” means the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2008. 2. These bye-laws shall be commencing in October 2020 or later. applicable for courses Applicability Amended by: L.N. 301 of 2020. 3.

(1)The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a Bachelor degree obtained with at least Second Class Honours or with at least Category II in theatre studies, fine arts, art education, drama education or any other area deemed relevant by the Board: Requirements for Admission provided that applicants in possession of a degree with Third Class Honours or Category III shall satisfy the Board that they are in possession of other qualifications, including relevant 2 MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIAL PRACTICE ARTS AND CRITICAL EDUCATION - M.A. -UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION [ S.L. 327.606 experience, obtained following the first cycle degree.

(2)In exceptional cases the Admissions Board, on the recommendation of the Board, may admit into the Course applicants not in possession of a first degree, provided that it is satisfied that such applicants are in possession of other relevant academic or professional qualifications and experience that together are deemed to be comparable to the level of a first degree in the areas indicated in paragraph

(1)of this bye-law.

(3)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.

(4)The Board shall recommend to Senate the number of applicants that may be allowed to register for the Course, depending on the availability of resources. The Board shall announce the number of available places at the time of the call for applications.

(5)When the number of places is so limited and the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of places available, applicants shall be selected using the following criteria, the weighting of which shall be published at the time of the call for applications: (a) degree type and class; (b) experience in the area of the proposed study; and (c) performance during an interview.

(6)For the purpose of selection, applicants whose qualifications as stipulated in paragraphs

(1)and

(2)of this bye-law were obtained by 31 August preceding the commencement of the Course shall be considered first. Course Duration

1. study. The Course shall extend over four semesters of part-time Programme of Study
2. The programme of study shall comprise study-units to which a total of 90 ECTS credits are assigned, of which 30 ECTS credits are assigned to taught study-units and 60 ECTS credits are assigned to the dissertation study-unit.
3. Students who obtain the 30 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 the Postgraduate Certificate.
4. Students shall be eligible for the award of the Degree if MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIAL PRACTICE ARTS AND CRITICAL EDUCATION - M.A. -UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION [ S.L. 327.606 they obtain the 90 ECTS credits as outlined in the programme of study for the Course with an average mark of at least 50%.
5. The programme of study shall be published after approval by Senate, normally not less than eight months prior to the commencement of the Course. 9.

(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. Assessment and Progress

(2)Students who fail in the assessment of not more than 10 ECTS credits, shall be given the opportunity to re-sit the failed assessments 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 the credits for any study-unit, shall be deemed to have failed the Course. 10.

(1)Students shall be required to submit a practicebased project and an individual dissertation of approximately 18,000 words in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Board of Studies.

(2)Work on the project and dissertation shall 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)The theme of the project and a provisional title for the dissertation accompanied by a provisional research proposal of approximately 300 words shall be submitted at 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 the beginning of the second semester. 11.

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

(2)Students shall seek approval from the Board of Studies for any substantial modification in the title or content of the dissertation.

(3)Supervisors shall submit to the Board progress reports for each student under their supervision at the end of each semester of studies. 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 Dissertation 3 4 [ S.L. 327.606 MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIAL PRACTICE ARTS AND CRITICAL EDUCATION - M.A. -UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION deems this to be proper in the circumstances, provided that: Classification of the Award (
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.. 12. 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.