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under the auspices of the Institute for Sustainable Energy
Table of Provisions (9)
Statutory Text (9 Articles)
L.N. 329 of 2024
EDUCATION ACT
(CAP. 327)
Bye-Laws of 202 4 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 for Sustainable Energy
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 for Sustainable Energy in
virtue of the powers conferred upon it by article 5(b)(v) of the Statute for the Institute
and which 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 for Sustainable Energy.
(2) In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires –
“the Board” means the Board of the Institute for Sustainable Energy;
“the Degree” means the degree of Doctor of Philosophy – Ph.D.;
“the Institute” means the Institute for Sustainable Energy; and
“the Principal Regulations” means the Doctor of Philosophy – Ph.D. – Degree
Regulations, 2023.
Applicability
These bye-laws shall be applicable from 1 February 2025 onwards.
Requirements for Admission
(1) Applicants for the Degree offered by the Institute shall be in possession
of one of the following degrees, obtained in the last ten years prior to registration
(a) a Master’s degree in an area of study related to the proposed area of
research; or
(b) a Bachelor’s degree obtained with at least Second Class Honours (Upper
Division) in an area of study related to the proposed area of research; or
(c) qualifications which the Board deems comparable to the degrees indicated
in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of this bye-law.
(2) Applicants in possession of one of the degrees indicated in paragraph
(1) of this bye-law obtained more than ten years prior to their application may apply
and are required to produce sufficient proof of their competence to carry out research
at the required level.
Applicants may also be asked to demonstrate competence in those skills
required by the nature of the proposed research.
Institute Doctoral Committee
The Board shall recommend to Senate the appointment of an Institute
Doctoral Committee composed as follows
(a) the Chair of the Institute or delegate (Chair)
(b) three academic members possessing doctoral qualifications.
Taught Study-Units
When the Board deems it necessary, it may require students to successfully
complete a number of study-units during the course of 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 2012 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 for Sustainable Energy, published as Legal Notice 399 of
2012, shall be deemed to cease to be in force as from 1 February 2025.
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