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under the auspices of the Institute of Linguistics and Language Technology
Table of Provisions (9)
Statutory Text (9 Articles)
B
L.N. 223 of 2024
EDUCATION ACT
(CAP. 327)
Bye-Laws of 2024 in terms of the
Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. - Degree Regulations, 2023
for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. -
under the auspices of the Institute of Linguistics and Language Technology
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 Linguistics and Language
Technology 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 2024 in terms of the
Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. - Degree Regulations, 2023 for the Degree of Doctor of
Philosophy - Ph.D. -under the auspices of the Institute of Linguistics and Language
Technology.
(2) In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires -
“the Board” means the Board of the Institute of Linguistics and Language
Technology;
“the Degree” means the degree of Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D.;
“the Institute” means the Institute of Linguistics and Language Technology;
and
“the Principal Regulations” means the Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. - Degree
Regulations, 2023.
Applicability
These bye-laws shall be applicable from 1 October 2024 onwards.
Requirements for Admission
Applicants for the Degree offered by the Institute shall be in possession of
one of the following degrees
(a) a Master’s degree in any area of study related to the proposed area of
research; or
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(b) a Bachelor’s degree obtained with First Class Honours in an area of study
deemed by the Board as strongly related to the proposed area of research; or
(c) qualifications which the Board deems to be appropriate and comparable to
the degrees mentioned in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of this bye-law.
I nstitute Doctoral Committee
The Board shall recommend to Senate the appointment of an Institute
Doctoral Committee composed as follows
The Chair of the Institute or delegate as Chair
The Director of the Institute or delegate
Two resident academics of the Institute.
Taught Study-Units
When the Board deems it necessary, it may require students to successfully
complete a number of study-units during the first part of their studies, as recommended
by the Board, after approval from Senate.
Transfer Assessment Board
The Transfer Assessment Board shall be composed of the Chair of the
Institute or delegate as Chair, and two examiners, one of whom shall be the Principal
Supervisor and the other a member of the Institute or of another faculty/institute/
centre with expertise in the area.
Thesis Presentation and Format
The Board shall approve and publish guidelines on the format and presentation
of the thesis for the Degree.
Repeal
The Bye-Laws of 2010 in terms of the Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. - Degree
Regulations 2008 for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. - under the auspices
of the Institute of Linguistics, published as Legal Notice 299 of 2010 shall be deemed
to cease to be in force as from 1 October 2024.
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