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under the auspices of the Institute of Anglo-Italian
Table of Provisions (6)
Statutory Text (6 Articles)
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L.N. 67 of 2026
EDUCATION ACT
(CAP. 327)
Bye-Laws of 2026 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 Anglo-Italian
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 Anglo-Italian Studies
in virtue of the powers conferred upon it by article 5(b)(v) of the Statute for the
Institute, which bye-laws 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 2026 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 Anglo-Italian
Studies.
(2) In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires -
“the Board” means the Board of the Institute of Anglo-Italian Studies;
“the Degree” means the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D.;
“the Institute” means the Institute of Anglo-Italian Studies; and
“the Principal Regulations” means the Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. -
Degree Regulations, 2023.
Applicability
These bye-laws shall be applicable from 1 April 2026 onwards.
Requirements for Admission
(1) Applicants for the Degree offered by the Institute shall be in
possession of at least a Pass with Merit (or equivalent) classification in a Master’s
degree in English Literature, or Italian Literature, or Comparative Literature, or
in any area deemed relevant by the Board. In the case of applicants who hold
a Master’s degree from this or another university, where it is not possible to
determine the equivalence of a Pass with Merit, the Board may determine ad hoc
procedures in order to establish such equivalence.
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(2) The Board may also consider applications from applicants in
possession of a Master’s degree with a Pass classification in the same area of
study or in a closely related area, subject to the approval of the Board.
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 theses for the Degree.
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