under the auspices of the Faculty of Education

L.N. 266 of 2020

EDUCATION ACT

(CAP. 327)

Bye-Laws of 2020 to amend the Bye-Laws of 2016 in terms of the

General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2008

for the Degree of Master in Teaching and Learning – MTL –

under the auspices of the Faculty of Education

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 Education 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

These bye-laws may be cited as the Bye-Laws of 2020 to amend the

Bye-Laws of 2016 in terms of the General Regulations for University Postgraduate

Awards, 2008 for the degree of Master in Teaching and Learning – MTL - and shall

be read and construed as one with the Bye-Laws of 2016 in terms of the General

Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2008 for the degree of Master in

Teaching and Learning – MTL – under the auspices of the Faculty of Education,

published as Legal Notice 161 of 2016, hereinafter referred to as “the principal bye-

laws”.

Applicability

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

2020 or later.

Amendment to bye-law 6 of the principal bye-laws

For sub-paragraph (iv) of paragraph (b) of bye-law 6 of the principal

bye-laws there shall be substituted the following

“(iv) for Dance: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in

Dance Studies or related area of study, together with two recommendation letters

from professionals in the field of dance. Applicants in possession of a first cycle

degree in any area of study, together with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in

performance, teaching, or community dance, certified through a portfolio and at least

two recommendation letters from professionals in the field of dance may also be

considered, provided that such applicants may be requested to sit for an interview

and to provide more information about their artistic background and interest in the

teaching profession;”

For sub-paragraph (v) of paragraph (b) of bye-law 6 of the principal

bye-laws there shall be substituted the following

“(v) for Design and Technology (including Vocational Education &

Training Engineering Technology): a first cycle degree in Technical Design and

Technology OR a first cycle degree in Engineering. Applicants with a degree in

Engineering may be requested to sit for an interview and to provide more information

about their technical knowledge, technological background and interest in the teaching

profession. In cases where the applicant lacks essential knowledge in particular areas

not covered in his/her first degree, the Board, on the recommendation of the Board of

Studies, may require the applicant to follow and complete a preparatory programme

or supplementary study-units as indicated in bye-law 7;”

Sub-paragraphs (vi) and (xvii) of paragraph (b) of bye-law 6 of the

principal bye-laws shall be deleted.

Sub-paragraphs (vii) to (xvi) of paragraph (b) of bye-law 6 of the principal

bye-laws shall be renumbered as sub-paragraphs (vi) to (xv).

Sub-paragraphs (xviii) to (xxii) of paragraph (b) of bye-law 6 of the principal

bye-laws shall be renumbered as sub-paragraphs (xvi) to (xx).

The following new sub-paragraph (ii) shall be added after sub-

paragraph (i) of paragraph (c) of bye-law 6 of the principal bye-laws

“(ii) for Drama: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in

Theatre Studies;”

Sub-paragraph (ii) of paragraph (c) of bye-law 6 of the principal bye-

laws shall be renumbered as sub-paragraph (iii).

The following new sub-paragraph (iv) shall be added after sub-

paragraph (iii) of paragraph (c) of bye-law 6 of the principal bye-laws

for Music: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in Music;”

“(iv)

Sub-paragraphs (iii) and (iv) of paragraph (c) of bye-law 6 of the

principal bye-laws shall be renumbered as sub-paragraphs (v) and (vi).

For sub-paragraph (vi) of paragraph (c) of bye-law 6 of the principal

bye-laws there shall be substituted the following

“(vi) for Physical Education: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS

credits in sport and/or physical education, which must include a minimum of 10

ECTS credits in taught study-units in Physical Education curricular practical content

covering the following areas: individual sports, team sports and fundamental motor

skills.”

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