under the auspices of the Institute for Physical Education and Sport

L.N. 293 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 Science in Physical Education and Sport - M.Sc. -

under the auspices of the Institute for Physical Education and Sport

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 Institute for Physical Education and

Sport in virtue of the powers conferred upon it by article 5 (b) (v) of the Statute for

the Institute which bye-laws have been approved by the Senate of the University of

Malta

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 Science in Physical Education and Sport - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the

Institute for Physical Education and Sport.

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

“the Board” means the Board of the Institute for Physical Education and Sport;

“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 Science in Physical Education and Sport - M.Sc.;

“the Degree” means the degree of Master of Science in Physical Education

and Sport - M.Sc.;

“the Postgraduate Certificate” means the Postgraduate Certificate in Physical

Education and Sport - P.G. Cert.;

“the Postgraduate Diploma” means the Postgraduate Diploma in Physical

Education and Sport - 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 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’ experience in teaching or

coaching, 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.

(3) The Board shall recommend to Senate the number of applicants that

may be allowed to register for the Course, depending on the availability of resources.

The Board shall announce the number of available places at the time of the call for

applications.

(4) When the number of places is so limited and the number of eligible

applicants exceeds the number of available places, the Board shall make an initial

ranking according to the following criteria

(a)

degree type and classification; and

(b)

experience in the area of the proposed study.

(5) Applicants who fall within the limited number plus the next 25% (of the

limited number of students) shall be called for an interview. The final ranking shall

be made on the totaling of the scores acquired in the initial ranking plus the mark

acquired for the interview.

(6) Interviews, when necessary, shall be conducted by a board composed of

at least three members appointed for the purpose by the Board.

(7) For the purpose of selection, applicants whose qualifications as

stipulated in paragraph (1) of this bye-law were obtained by 31 August preceding the

commencement of the Course shall be considered first.

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

assessments 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 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 four weeks

before the end of the third 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 course programme, all credits being weighted equally.

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