BYE-LAWS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN TOURISM AND CULTURE - M.A. - UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF ECONOMICS,

MASTER OF ARTS IN TOURISM AND CULTURE - M.A. -

UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF ECONOM-

ICS, MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTANCY

SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 327.470

BYE-LAWS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS

IN TOURISM AND CULTURE - M.A. - UNDER THE

AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF ECONOMICS,

MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTANCY

8th November, 2013

LEGAL NOTICE 370 of 2013, as amended by Legal Notice 369 of 2014,

388 of 2018 and 99 of 2024.

(1) These bye-laws may be cited as the Bye-Laws for the

degree of Master of Arts in Tourism and Culture - M.A. - under the

auspices of the Faculty of Economics, Management and

Accountancy.

(2)

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

“the Board” means the Board of the Faculty of Economics,

Management and Accountancy;

“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 Arts in Tourism and Culture - M.A.;

“the Degree” means the degree of Master of Arts in Tourism and

Culture - M.A.;

“the Postgraduate Diploma” means the Postgraduate Diploma in

Tourism and Culture - P.G. Dip.; and

“the Principal Regulations” means the General Regulations for

University Postgraduate Awards, 2021.

These bye-laws shall be

applicable

for

courses

commencing in October 2018 or later.

The course shall be open to applicants in possession of

(a) a Bachelor degree from this University, or another

recognised university, with at least Second Class

Honours or Category II in Tourism Studies or in other

related areas deemed suitable by the Board; or

(b) a Bachelor degree from this University, or another

recognised university, obtained with Third Class

Honours or Category III, in Tourism Studies or related

areas deemed suitable by the Board, provided that they

have obtained other qualifications, including relevant

experience, following their first cycle degree.

The course shall extend over three semesters of full-time

study or five semesters of part-time study.

The programme of study shall comprise study-units to

which a total of 90 ECTS credits are assigned, of which 60 ECTS

credits are assigned to taught study-units and 30 ECTS credits are

MASTER OF ARTS IN TOURISM AND CULTURE - M.A. -

UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF ECONOM-

ICS, MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTANCY

assigned to the dissertation study-unit.

Students who obtain the 60 ECTS credits assigned to the

taught study-units with an average mark of at least 50% and do not

proceed with the course, or having proceeded do not successfully

complete the dissertation, shall be eligible for the award of a

Postgraduate Diploma.

The programme of study shall be published after approval

by Senate, normally not less than eight months prior to the

commencement of the course.

(1) Students shall be required to submit an individual

dissertation of approximately 15,000 - 20,000 words in accordance with

the guidelines issued by the Board of Studies.

(2) Work on the dissertation may be undertaken during the

third semester of the full-time course, or during the fourth and fifth

semesters of the part-time course. Each student shall be assigned a

supervisor who shall provide guidance and advice on a regular

basis during the period of study.

(3) A provisional title for the dissertation and a detailed research

proposal shall be submitted to the Board of Studies for approval by the

date indicated by the Board of Studies.

(1) Students shall be required to have regular contact with

their supervisor.

(2) Supervisors shall submit to the Board of Studies progress

reports for each student under their supervision at the end of each

semester of studies, whether the student is following the Course on a

full-time or part-time basis. 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

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.

The Final Weighted Average Mark for the purpose of the

classification of the Postgraduate Diploma and of the Degree shall

be based on the results obtained in all components of the

programme of study, all credits being weighted equally.

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.