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under the auspices of the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies
Table of Provisions (8)
Statutory Text (8 Articles)
L.N. 207 of 2005
EDUCATION ACT
(CAP. 327)
Bye-Laws of 2005 in terms of the
General Regulations for Unive rsity Undergraduate Awards, 2004
for the Diploma in Diplomatic Studies
under the auspices of the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies
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 bye- laws made by the Board of the Mediterranean
Academy of Diplomatic Studies in virtue of the powers conferred upon it by
section 37 (1) of the said Act and which have been approved by the Senate of
the University of Malta as required by section 37 (2) of the said Act
Citation and Interpretation
(1) These bye- laws may be cited as the Bye- Laws of 2005 in terms of the
General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2004 for the Diploma in
Diplomatic Studies under the auspices of the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic
Studies.
(2) In these bye- laws, unless the context otherwise requires -
“the Board” means the Board of the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic
Studies;
“the Course” means the programme of studies leading to the Diploma in
Diplomatic Studies; and
“the Diploma” means the Diploma in Diplomatic Studies.
B
Applicability
These bye- laws shall be applicable for courses commencing in October 2003
or later.
Requirements for Admission
To be registered as regular students in the Course, applicants must satisfy the
general requirements for admission as specified in the Admission Regulations of the
University.
Course Duration
The Course shall extend over two years of part-time study.
Course Programme
(1) During Year 1 of the Course, students shall obtain 28 credits in
(a) a number of taught study-units to which 24 credits shall be assigned in
International Relations and Diplomacy, International Economics, and International
Law; and
(b) a study-unit comprising a supervised individual project to which 4 credits
shall be assigned.
(2) During Year 2 of the Course, students shall obtain 32 credits in
(a) a number of taught study-units to which 24 credits shall be assigned in
International Relations and Diplomacy, International and Transnational Economics, and
International and Transnational Law; and
(b) a study-unit comprising a supervised individual project to which 8 credits
shall be assigned.
Progress
Students who obtain the 28 credits assigned to Year 1 and opt not to continue
to Year 2 of the Course or, who fail to obtain the Diploma, shall be eligible for the
award of the Certificate in Diplomatic Studies.
Classification of the Award
The names of students who qualify for the award of the Diploma shall be
published in a list in alphabetical order classified as follows
Passed with Distinction
Passed.
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