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under the auspices of the Institute of Maltese Studies
Table of Provisions (8)
Statutory Text (8 Articles)
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L.N. 224 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 Maltese Studies
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 Maltese Studies 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 Maltese Studies.
(2) In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires -
“the Board” means the Board of the Institute of Maltese Studies;
“the Degree” means the degree of Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D.;
“the Institute” means the Institute of Maltese Studies; 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
a Master’s degree of this or another university, normally in the same or in a related
area of study as that applied for.
Applicants may also be asked to demonstrate competence in those skills
required by the nature of the proposed research.
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Taught Study-Units
When the Board deems it necessary, it may require students to successfully
complete a number of study-units during their studies, and/or to satisfactorily
undertake tasks recommended by the Board, under those conditions that it may
impose, after approval by Senate.
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 Maltese Studies, published as Legal Notice 302 of 2010,
shall be deemed to cease to be in force as from 1 October 2024.
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