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Institute of Earth Systems
Table of Provisions (8)
Statutory Text (8 Articles)
L.N. 235 of 2023
EDUCATION ACT
(CAP. 327)
Bye-Laws of 2023 in terms of the General Regulations for University
Undergraduate Awards, 2019 for the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours)
– B.Sc. (Hons) – in Rural Sciences and Food Systems under the auspices of the
Institute of Earth Systems
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 of Earth Systems in virtue
of the powers conferred upon it by article 8 (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 2023 in terms of
the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 for the degree of
Bachelor of Science (Honours) – B.Sc. (Hons) – in Rural Sciences and Food Systems
under the auspices of the Institute of Earth Systems.
(2)
In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires –
“the Board” means the Board of the Institute of Earth Systems;
“the Board of Studies” means the Board of Studies responsible for the
academic administration and organisation of the Course, appointed by Senate;
“the Course” means the programme of study leading to the degree of Bachelor
of Science (Honours) – B.Sc. (Hons) - in Rural Sciences and Food Systems;
“the Degree” means the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) – B.Sc.
(Hons) - in Rural Sciences and Food Systems;
“the Principal Regulations” means the General Regulations for University
Undergraduate Awards, 2019.
Applicability
These bye-laws shall be applicable for courses commencing in October
2023 or later.
Requirements for Admission
To be registered as regular students in the Course, applicants shall satisfy
the general requirements for admission as specified in the Admission Regulations of
the University, or be in possession of the Diploma in Agriculture of the University of
Malta.
Course Duration
The Course shall extend over a period of three years of full-time study or
its equivalent in part-time study.
Course Programme
The Course shall consist of study-units to which 180 credits are assigned.
The Board shall publish the programme of study for the Degree, drawn up
in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Principal Regulations, and approved
by Senate, at 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.
Award of the Degree
(1) The Final Weighted Average Mark for the classification of the Degree
shall be based on the results obtained in the three years of the Course, all credits being
weighted equally.
(2) The Degree may be awarded jointly with another university in terms of
an agreement that may be approved by Senate.
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