under the auspices of the Faculty of Theology

B

L.N. 69 of 2026

EDUCATION ACT

(CAP. 327)

Bye-Law of 2026 to amend 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 Faculty of Theology

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-law made by the Board of the Faculty of Theology in virtue of

the powers conferred upon it by article 81(1)(c) of the said Act and which has been

approved by the Senate of the University of Malta as required by article 81(2) of the

said Act

Citation

This bye-law may be cited as the Bye-Laws of 2026 to amend 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. and shall be read and constructed

as one with the Bye-Laws of 2024 in terms of the Doctor of Philosophy – Ph.D. –

degree Regulations, 2023 under the auspices of the Faculty of Theology, published

as Legal Notice 164 of 2024, hereinafter referred to as “the principal bye-laws”.

Applicability

This bye-law shall be applicable for courses commencing on 1 April 2026

or later.

Amendment to bye-law 3 of the principal bye-laws

For paragraph (2) of bye-law 3 of the principal bye-laws there shall be

substituted the following

“(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 related

area or with qualifications at Master’s level or higher in any discipline if they also

possess experience or knowledge which, in the opinion of the Board, will enable

them to pursue doctoral studies successfully”.

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