under the auspices of the Institute of Forensic Studies

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L.N. 309 of 2006

EDUCATION ACT

(CAP. 327)

Bye-Laws of 2006 in terms of the General Regulations for University

Undergraduate Awards, 2004 for the Diploma in Policing –

under the auspices of the Institute of Forensic 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

Institute of Forensic 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 2006 in terms of the

General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2004 for the Diploma in

Policing under the auspices of the Institute of Forensic Studies.

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

“the Board” means the Board of the Institute of Forensic Studies;

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

Course;

“the Course” means the course of studies leading to the Diploma in Policing; and

“the Diploma” means the Diploma in Policing.

Applicability

These bye-laws shall be applicable to courses starting in October 2006 or

later.

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Requirements for Admission

Students shall be nominated by the Commissioner of Police and may be

registered as regular students in the Course in terms of the Admission Regulations of

the University if they satisfy the following requirements

(a) are in possession of the general entry requirements for admission as

specified in the Admission Regulations of the University; or

(b) are members of the Malta Police Force holding an appointment of Sergeant

or higher and who are able to demonstrate to the Board that they are academically able

to follow the Course with profit.

Duration of Course

The Course shall extend over twelve months of full-time study.

Course Programme

The Course shall consist of study-units, to which a total of 75 credits are

assigned, of which 60 credits shall be assigned to areas of studies directly related to

police work and to studies supporting to policing and 15 credits to a practical and

theoretical programme during the summer session.

Programme of Study

(1) The Board of Studies shall draw up the programme of study for the

Course which shall indicate the study-units to be followed in each semester and which

study-units are compulsory, concurrent or pre-requisites for other study-units. The

Board of Studies shall publish the programme of study for the Course prior to its

commencement, following the approval of Senate.

(2) The level, code, title, description and type of each study-unit, the number

of credits assigned to each study-unit, the methods of teaching and assessment, and the

name of the lecturer giving the study-unit shall be published in a catalogue of study-

units, which shall be published by the Board of Studies, following approval by Senate.

(3) Subject to changes that the Board of Studies 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.

Classification of the Award

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

shall be based on the results obtained in all the study-units (including the practical

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units) of the Course, which shall be weighted according to the number of credits

assigned to them.

(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.