Regulations, 2020

L.N. 397 of 2020

EDUCATION ACT

(CAP. 327)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Air Transport - B. Sc. (Hons) - Degree Course

Regulations, 2020

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 regulations made by the Senate of the University of Malta by virtue of

the powers conferred upon it by articles 75(3) and 79(b) of the said Act

Citation and Interpretation

(1) These regulations may be cited as the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in

Air Transport - B.Sc. (Hons) - Degree Course Regulations, 2020.

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

“the Board” means the Board of the Institute of Aerospace Technologies;

“the Board of Studies” means the Board of Studies responsible for the academic

administration and organisation of the Course, which shall include representation

from the Partner University;

“the Certificate” means the Certificate in Air Transport of the University;

“the Course” means the programme of study developed by the Partner

University leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Air Transport

- B.Sc. (Hons.) and the degree of Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics - B.Sc., as

applicable;

“the Degree” means the dual degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Air

Transport - B.Sc. (Hons) - of the University, and the degree of Bachelor of Science in

Aeronautics - B.Sc. - of the Partner University;

“the Diploma” means the Diploma in Air Transport of the University;

“the Higher Diploma” means the Higher Diploma in Air Transport of the

University;

“the Institute” means the Institute of Aerospace Technologies;

“the Partner University” means Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA;

“the Senate” means the Senate of the University of Malta; and

“the University” means the University of Malta.

(3) This Degree is an international degree of the University and this shall

be taken to mean that the Course is taught in collaboration with the Partner University

within the framework of a dual degree programme. The Degree shall only be awarded

if both Partner Universities declare the student to be eligible for the two awards.

Applicability

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

2020 or later.

Special Requirements for Admission

(1) The Course shall be open to professional air transport pilots who are

licensed to fly turbine powered aircraft who

(a) satisfy the general requirements for admission as specified in the

Admissions Regulations, and are in possession of a pass at Advanced Matriculation

Level in Physics or a comparable qualification; or

(b) are applicants considered as “Adult Learners” (mature applicants) in

terms of paragraph (c) of regulation 6 of the Admissions Regulations must be in

possession of those qualifications and/or experience that would satisfy the Institute

Admissions Committee and the University Admissions Board that they have reached

the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit. Such applicants shall

be required to submit with their application a letter written in English giving their

motivation for applying for the Course, together with a copy of their Curriculum

Vitae (C.V.).

(2) The Board may require applicants in terms of sub-paragraph (b) of

paragraph (1) of this bye-law to follow and pass a number of additional study-units to

make up for the missing requirements. Such study-units will be offered to applicants

against a fee.

Course Duration

The Course shall extend over a minimum period of four years of part-time

study (including the summer semesters).

Programme of Study

The programme of study for the Course, which shall comprise study-

units to which a minimum of 240 ECTS credits are assigned, shall be published after

approval by Senate, normally not less than eight months prior to the commencement

of each Course. Subject to changes that the Board 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 for the Degree.

Students who successfully complete 30 ECTS credits for study-units

delivered and assessed by either the Partner Universities shall be eligible for the

award of the Certificate.

Students who successfully complete 60 ECTS credits for study-units

delivered and assessed by either the Partner Universities shall be eligible for the

award of the Diploma.

Students who successfully complete 90 ECTS credits for study-units

delivered and assessed by either the Partner Universities shall be eligible for the

award of the Higher Diploma.

Students shall be eligible for the award of the Degree if they obtain the 240

ECTS credits as outlined in the programme of study for the Course.

Assessment and Progression in the Course

(1) The method of assessment for each study-unit shall be indicated in the

study-unit description. 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) The students’ performance throughout the Course shall be assessed in

accordance with the approved method of assessment for each study-unit. Assessments

shall be graded according to the marking and grading scheme of the delivering Partner

University and then converted to the University’s marking and grading scheme

in accordance with a conversion grading schedule which is agreed by the Partner

Universities.

(3) Re-assessment of study-units shall be held in accordance with the

policies, procedures and practices at the relevant host university.

Classification of the Award

(1) The overall evaluation of each student’s performance in the Course for

the purpose of the classification of the Degree, the Higher Diploma and the Diploma

shall be based on the results obtained, all credits awarded being weighted equally.

(2) The names of students who qualify for the award of the Degree shall

be published in a list in alphabetical order classified as follows: First Class, Second

Class (Upper Division), Second Class (Lower Division), Third Class and Pass.

(3) The names of students who qualify for the Higher Diploma or the

Diploma shall be published in a list in alphabetical order classified as follows: Pass

with Distinction, Pass with Merit and Pass.

Testimonial of the Award

The testimonial given by the University shall include a statement to

indicate that the Partner University has separately awarded a degree for the successful

completion of the same Course.

General Provision

In matters not provided for by these regulations, the Board and the

Board of Studies shall be guided by the provisions of the General Regulations for

University Undergraduate Awards, 2019, published as Legal Notice 248 of 2019, as

applicable.

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