MT
under the auspices of the Faculty of Education
Table of Provisions (8)
Statutory Text (8 Articles)
L.N. 18 of 2026
EDUCATION ACT
(CAP. 327)
Bye-Laws of 2026 in terms of the
General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 for the
Postgraduate Certificate in Computational Thinking and Coding
for Primary Educators - P.G. Cert. -
under the auspices of the Faculty of Education
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 Faculty of Education in virtue of
the powers conferred upon it by article 81(1)(c) of the said Act and which have been
approved by the Senate of the University of Malta as required by article 81(2) of the
said Act
Citation and Interpretation
(1) These bye-laws may be cited as the Bye-Laws of 2026 in terms of
the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 for the Postgraduate
Certificate in Computational Thinking and Coding for Primary Educators - P.G. Cert.
- under the auspices of the Faculty of Education.
(2)
In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires -
“the Board” means the Board of the Faculty of Education;
“the Certificate” means the Postgraduate Certificate in Computational
Thinking and Coding for Primary Educators - P.G. Cert.;
“the Course” means the programme of study leading to the Postgraduate
Certificate in Computational Thinking and Coding for Primary Educators - P.G. Cert.;
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
2025 or later.
Requirements for Admission
Applicants may be registered as students on the Course if they are in
possession of
(a)
the degree of Bachelor of Education (Honours); or
(b)
a first cycle degree together with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education;
(c) a first cycle and/or second cycle degree or higher and a permanent
teacher’s warrant; or
(d) any other recognised teaching qualification and a permanent teacher’s
(e) any other recognised qualification in education that allows one to be
employed in schools.
Course Duration
The Course shall extend over one semester of full-time study or two
semesters of part-time study.
Programme of Study
The programme of study shall consist of a number of study-units to
which 30 ECTS credits shall be assigned.
The programme of study shall be published after approval by Senate,
normally not less than eight months prior to the commencement of the Course.
Result of the Award
(1) The Certificate shall be awarded to students who obtain all the
credits indicated in bye-law 5 with a Final Average Weighted Mark of at least 50%.
(2) The names of students who qualify for the award of the Certificate
shall be published in a list in alphabetical order.
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