under the auspices of the Institute for Islands and Small States

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L.N. 246 of 2005

EDUCATION ACT

(CAP. 327)

Bye-Laws of 2005 in terms of the

General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2004

for the Diploma in Lace Studies

under the auspices of the Institute for Islands and Small States

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

Institute for Islands and Small States 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

Lace Studies under the auspices of the Institute for Islands and Small States.

(2) In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires -

“the Board” means the Board of the Institute for Islands and Small States;

“the Board of Studies” means the Board of Studies appointed by Senate for the

Course; and

“the Course” means the programme of studies leading to the Diploma in Lace

Studies.

Applicability

These bye-laws shall be applicable for courses commencing in October 2004

or later.

Special Course Requirements for Admission

To be registered as regular students in the Course, applicants shall

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(a) satisfy the general requirements for admission as regular students as

specified in the Admission Regulations of the University; or

(b) satisfy the provisions of regulation 2.2 (a) (iii) of the Admission Regulations

and be in possession of those qualifications that would satisfy the Board that they have

reached the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit, including

having at least a pass at Advanced Level or equivalent in any subject.

Course Duration

The Course shall extend over a period of two years of part-time study.

Course Programme

(1) The programme of studies shall consist of

(a) a number of taught study-units covering historical, cultural, technical and

economic aspects of lace making, to which 48 credits shall be assigned (24 credits in

each year); and

(b) a study-unit comprising an individual practical project, to which 12 credits

shall be assigned.

(2) Students who obtain the 24 credits assigned to the study-units and the 6

credits assigned to a practical project and opt not to proceed to the second year of the

Diploma programme shall be entitled to the Certificate in Lace Studies.

Classification of the Award

(1) Il-Marka Medja Finali Mwieżna għall-għan tal-klassifikazzjoni tad-

Diploma għandha tkun ibbażata fuq ir-riżultati miksuba f’kull sena tal-Kors, skond il-

kriterji li ġejjin

Marka Medja ta’ l-Ewwel Sena

50%

Marka Medja tat-Tieni Sena

50%.

(2) L-ismijiet ta’ l-istudenti li jikkwalifikaw għall-għoti tad-Diploma

għandhom ikunu ppubblikati f’lista f’ordni alfabetiku kklassifikati kif ġej

Għadda b’Distinzjoni

Għadda.

(1) The Final Weighted Average Mark for the purpose of the classification

of the Diploma shall be based on the results obtained in each year of the Course,

according to the following criteria

First Year Average Mark

50%

Second Year Average Mark

50%.

(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

Passed with Distinction

Passed.

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