Degree Course, 1998

L.N. 183 of1998

EDUCATION ACT

(CAP. 327)

Reguladons for tbe Selection of Applicants for Admission to the Master of

Psychology in CUnical Psychology - M.Psy. (CliD.) - or in Counselling

Psychology - M.Psy. (Couns.) or in Educational Psychology - M.Psy. (Ed.) -

Degree Course, 1998

IN exercise of the powers conferred upon him by sections 30

(5) and 31 (6) of the Education Act (Cap. 327). the Chancellor of

the University of Malta has promulgated the following regulations

made by the Senate of the University of Malta by virtue of the powers

conferred upon it by sections 31 and 35 of the said Act

Citation

These regulations may be cited as the Regulations for the

Selection of Applicants for Admission to the Master of Psychology in Clinical

Psychology- M.Psy. (Clin.) - or in Counselling Psychology - M.Psy. (Couos.) or

in Educational Psychology - M.Psy. (Ed.) - Degree Course. 1998.

Applicability

These regulations shall apply to the course leading to the

degree of Master of Psychology in Clinical Psychology - M.Psy. (Clin.) - or in

Counselling Psychology - M.Psy. (Couns.) or in Educational Psychology -

M.Psy. (Ed.) - commencing in 1998.

Selection of Applicants

The number of students that may be admitted to the course

shall be limited as provided in terms of the provisions of these regulations.

The number of students shall be limited to twelve students in

the following three areas of specialisation

four students in ainical Psychology;

three students in Counselling Psychology; and

five students in Educational Psychology.

Nine of the twelve places shall be reserved for applicants who

are working in the relevant area in Governmem service. These applicants

shall be nominated by the following minisLries

(a) three applicants for the places in Clinical Psychology from

amongst those nominated by the Ministry of Health;

(b) two applicants for the places in Counselling Psychology from

amongst those nominated by the Ministry of Social Welfare and Family

Affairs; and

(c) fOUf applicants for the places in Educational Psychology from

amongst those nominated by the Ministry of Education and National Culture.

The remaining three places shall be open to applicants who are

not nominated by the ministries specified in regulation 5. One place in each

area of specialisation shall be reserved for these applicants.

Criteria for Selection

(1) All applicants must satisfy the Special Course Requirements as

stipulated in the Master of Psychology in Clinical Psychology. M.Psy. (Clin.) -

or in Counselling Psychology. M.Psy. (Couns.) or in Educational Psychology-

M.Psy. (Ed.) - Degree Course Regulations. 1998.

(2) Applicants shall be selected after an interview by the Board of

Studies. The Board of Studies shall take into consideration the qualifications.

experience. aptitude and references. which shall be weighted 33 follows

(a) Qualifications

25%

(b) Experience

25%

(c) Aptitude

35%

(d) References

15%.