under the auspices of the Faculty of Theology

L.N. 148 of 2019

EDUCATION ACT

(CAP. 327)

Bye-Laws of 2019 in terms of the

General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2008

for the Degree of Master of Arts in Environmental Ethics - M.A. -

under the auspices of the Faculty of Theology

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon him by articles 74 (5) and 75 (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 Faculty of Theology in virtue of the

powers conferred upon it by article 81 (1) (c) of the said Act and which have been

approved by the Senate of the University of Malta as required by article 81 (2) of the

said Act

Citation and Interpretation

(1) These bye-laws may be cited as the Bye-Laws of 2019 in terms of

the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2008 for the degree of

Master of Arts in Environmental Ethics - M.A. - under the auspices of the Faculty of

Theology.

(2)

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

“the Board” means the Board of the Faculty of Theology;

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

the Course, on the recommendation of the Board;

“the Course” means the programme of study leading to the degree of Master

of Arts in Environmental Ethics - M.A.;

“the Degree” means the degree of Master of Arts in Environmental Ethics -

M.A.;

“the Postgraduate Certificate” means the Postgraduate Certificate in

Environmental Ethics - P.G. Cert.;

“the Postgraduate Diploma” means the Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental

Ethics - P.G. Dip.; and

“the Principal Regulations” means the General Regulations for University

Postgraduate Awards, 2008.

Applicability

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

2019 or later.

Requirements for Admission

(1)

The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of

(a) a Bachelor degree with at least Second Class Honours or Category II

from this University or from any other higher education institution recognised by

Senate, in an area of study deemed suitable by the Board; or

(b) a Bachelor degree with Third Class Honours or Category III in an area

of study deemed suitable by the Board, provided such applicants are in possession of

other qualifications, including relevant experience, obtained following the first cycle

degree.

(2) In exceptional cases the Admissions Board, on the recommendation

of the Board, may admit into the Course applicants not in possession of a first cycle

degree, if it is satisfied that such applicants are in possession of other academic or

professional qualifications and a minimum of five years’ professional experience, that

together are deemed to be comparable to the qualifications indicated in paragraph (1)

of this bye-law. Such qualifications and experience shall be evaluated in accordance

with the procedures established by the University Policy for the Recognition and

Accreditation of Prior Learning.

Course Duration

The Course shall extend over six semesters of part-time study.

Programme of Study

The programme of study shall comprise study-units to which a total of

90 ECTS credits are assigned, of which 60 ECTS credits are assigned to taught study-

units and 30 ECTS credits are assigned to the dissertation study-unit.

Students who successfully complete a prescribed set of study-units

totalling 30 ECTS credits for taught study-units with an average mark of at least

50% and do not proceed with the Course, or having proceeded do not successfully

complete the Course, shall be eligible for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate.

Students who obtain the 60 ECTS credits assigned to the taught study-

units with an average mark of at least 50% and do not proceed with the Course, or

having proceeded do not successfully complete the dissertation, shall be eligible for

the award of the Postgraduate Diploma.

Students shall be eligible for the award of the Degree if they obtain

the 90 ECTS credits as outlined in the programme of study for the Course with an

average mark of at least 50%.

The programme of study shall be published after approval by Senate,

normally not less than eight months prior to the commencement of the Course.

Assessment and Progress

(1) The assessment of each taught study-unit shall be completed by

the end of the semester in which the teaching of the study-unit is held.

(2) Students who in any academic year fail in the assessment of

not more than 10 ECTS credits shall be given the opportunity to re-sit the failed

assessment during the September supplementary examination session.

(3) Students who fail more than the number of credits permitted under

paragraph (2) of this bye-law or students who after re-assessment fail to obtain credit

for any study-unit, shall be deemed to have failed the Course.

Dissertation

(1) Students shall be required to submit an individual dissertation of

approximately 15,000 - 20,000 words in accordance with the guidelines issued by the

Board of Studies.

(2) Work on the dissertation shall be undertaken during the last two

semesters of the Course. Each student shall be assigned a supervisor who shall provide

guidance and advice on a regular basis during the period of study.

(3) A provisional title for the dissertation and a research proposal

shall be submitted to the Board of Studies for approval not later than six weeks before

the end of the fourth semester.

(1)

Students shall be required to have regular contact with their

supervisor.

(2) Supervisors shall submit to the Board of Studies progress reports

for each student under their supervision at the end of each semester of studies. Such

reports may include recommendations to either (a) extend the period of study in order

to enable the student to complete the dissertation; or (b) terminate studies prematurely

if the supervisor deems this to be proper in the circumstances, provided that

(i) the extension of the study period referred to in (a) shall be in

accordance with the provisions of the Principal Regulations; and

(ii) the Board of Studies may not terminate studies prematurely

according to (b) until it has first given the student a chance to be heard.

Classification of the Awards

The Final Weighted Average Mark for the purpose of the classification

of the Postgraduate Diploma and of the Degree shall be based on the results obtained

in all the components of the programme of study, all credits being weighted equally.

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