under the auspices of the Centre for Labour Studies

L.N. 26 of 2024

EDUCATION ACT

(CAP. 327)

Bye-Laws of 2024 in terms of the

General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 for the Degree

of Master of Science in Work and Organisational Behaviour

-M.Sc. -

under the auspices of the Centre for Labour 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 Centre for Labour Studies in virtue

of the powers conferred upon it by article 6 (b) (v) of the Statute for the Centre 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 General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 for the degree of

Master of Science in Work and Organisational Behaviour - M.Sc. -under the auspices

of the Centre for Labour Studies.

(2)

In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires -

“the Board” means the Board of the Centre for Labour Studies;

“the Board of Studies” means the Board of Studies appointed by Senate for

the Course, on the recommendation of the Board;

“the Course” means the programme of study leading to the degree of Master

of Science in Work and Organisational Behaviour - M.Sc.;

“the Degree” means the degree of Master of Science in Work and Organisational

Behaviour - M.Sc.; and

“the Principal Regulations” means the General Regulations for University

Postgraduate Awards, 2021.

Applicability

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

2024 or later.

Areas of Specialisation

Subject to the availability of resources, the Course shall be offered

in any area of specialisation in which the Centre can offer expert guidance and

supervision. The areas of specialisation shall be approved by Senate, on the

recommendation of the Board, at the time of the call for applications.

Requirements for Admission

(1) The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a first

cycle degree obtained with at least a Second Class (Honours) in an area related to

Labour Studies or any other area of study deemed relevant by the Board.

(2) Applicants whose first cycle degree was obtained more than ten

years previous to their application for the Course may also be admitted, provided that

they produce sufficient proof of their competence to follow the Course with profit.

Course Duration

The Course shall extend over three semesters of full-time study or the

equivalent in part-time study.

Programme of Study

(1) The programme of study shall comprise study-units to which a

total of 90 ECTS credits are assigned, of which 80 ECTS credits are assigned to the

dissertation study-unit and ten ECTS credits are assigned to taught study-units.

(2) The programme of study shall be published after approval by

Senate, normally not less than eight months prior to the commencement of the Course.

Dissertation

(1) Students shall be required to submit an individual dissertation of

between 30,000 - 35,000 words in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Board.

(2) The provisional title of the dissertation and a detailed research

proposal shall be submitted to the Board for approval at the time of the call for

applications.

(3) Work on the dissertation may be undertaken at any time during

the Course after approval of the research proposal. Each student shall be assigned a

principal supervisor and, if necessary, a co-supervisor who shall provide guidance

and advice on a regular basis during the period of study.

(1) Students shall be required to report to their supervisors at least

once a month and, in addition, as often as the supervisors deem necessary.

(2) At the end of each semester of studies, supervisors shall submit to

the Board of Studies progress reports for the students under their supervision. Students

shall seek approval from the Board of Studies, through their principal supervisor, for

any substantial modification in the title or content of the dissertation.

(3) The Board of Studies shall periodically inform the Board, in

writing, on the general performance of each student. Such reports may include a

recommendation to either (a) extend the period of study in order to enable the student

to complete the dissertation; or (b) terminate studies prematurely if the principal

supervisor deems this to be proper in the circumstances, provided that

(i) the extension of the study period referred to in (a) shall be in

accordance with the provisions of the Principal Regulations; and

(ii) the Board may not terminate studies prematurely according to (b) until

it has first given the student a chance to be heard.

Classification of the Award

The Final Weighted Average Mark for the purpose of the classification

of the Degree shall be based on the results obtained in all the components of the

programme of study, all credits being weighted equally.

Special Provisions for Part-Time Courses

The provisions of the foregoing bye-laws shall apply mutatis mutandis to

courses followed on a part-time basis, and subject to such changes as may reasonably

be deemed by the Board as necessary due to the part-time nature of the Course.

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