L.S. 327.648 Ordinamenti għad-Diploma in Maltese History in Context taħt il-patroċinju tal-Fakultà tal-Arti

(1)These bye-laws may be cited as the Bye-Laws for the Diploma in Maltese History in Context under the auspices of the Faculty of Arts.

(2)Citation and Interpretation In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires – “the Board” means the Board of the Faculty of Arts; “the Board of Studies” means the Board of Studies appointed by Senate for the Course, on the recommendation of the Board; “the Certificate” means the Certificate in Maltese History in Context; “the Course” means the programme of study leading to the Diploma in Maltese History in Context; “the Diploma” means the Diploma in Maltese History in Context; and “the Principal Regulations” means the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019. 2. These bye-laws shall be commencing in October 2020 or later. applicable for courses 3.

(1)To be registered as regular students in the Course, applicants shall satisfy the general requirements for admission as specified in the Admissions Regulations of the University.

(2)Applicants admitted as “Adult Learners” under paragraph (c) of regulation 6 of the Admissions Regulations must be in possession of those qualifications and experience that would satisfy the Board, through an interview, that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit. Such applicants shall be required to submit with their application a letter written in English giving their motivation for applying for the Course, together with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae. 4.

(1)The Board shall recommend to Senate the number of applicants that may be allowed to register on the Course, depending on the availability of resources. The number of available places shall be announced at the time of the call for applications. Applicability Requirements for Admission 2 [ S.L. 327.648 DIPLOMA IN MALTESE HISTORY IN CONTEXT

(2)If there are more eligible applicants than the number of places available, applicants shall be selected by means of an interview.

(3)The interviewing board appointed by the Board shall be composed of at least three members. Course Duration

1. The Course shall extend over a period of four semesters of part-time study. Programme of Study
2. The programme of study shall consist of a number of study-units to which 60 ECTS credits shall be assigned.
3. The Board shall publish the programme of study drawn up in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Principal Regulations and approved by Senate. Subject to changes that the Board may, with the approval of Senate, be constrained to make, students are bound to follow the study-units and obtain the credits as indicated in the programme of study.
4. Students who successfully complete a prescribed set of study-units to which not less than 30 ECTS credits are assigned and who either opt not to proceed with the Course, or having proceeded do not successfully complete the Course shall be entitled for the award of the Certificate.
5. Students shall be eligible for the award of the Diploma if they obtain the 60 ECTS credits as outlined in the programme of study for the Course. Classification of the Award 10.

(1)The Final Weighted Average Mark for the purpose of the classification of the Diploma shall be based on the results obtained during the Course, all credits being weighted equally.

(2)The names of students who qualify for the award of the Diploma shall be published in a list in alphabetical order classified as follows: Pass with Distinction Pass with Merit Pass.

(3)The Certificate shall be awarded unclassified.