BYE-LAWS IN TERMS OF THE GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE AWARDS, FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF

REGULATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE

AWARDS, FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE

IN MARITIME ENGINEERING - M.SC. - UNDER THE

AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 327.572

BYE-LAWS IN TERMS OF THE GENERAL

REGULATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE

AWARDS, FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF

SCIENCE IN MARITIME ENGINEERING - M.SC. -

UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF

ENGINEERING

19th September, 2017

LEGAL NOTICE 240 of 2017.

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

of the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, for

the degree of Master of Science in Maritime Engineering - M.Sc. -

offered under the auspices of the Faculty of Engineering.

(2) In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise

requires –

“the Board” means the Board of the Faculty of Engineering;

“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 Science in Maritime Engineering - M.Sc.;

“the Degree” means the degree of Master of Science in Maritime

Engineering - M.Sc.;

“the Postgraduate Diploma” means the Postgraduate Diploma in

Maritime Engineering - P.G.Dip.; and

“the Principal Regulations” means the General Regulations for

University Postgraduate Awards, 2008.

These bye-laws shall be applicable for courses commencing

in October 2017 or later.

(1) The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of

one of the following qualifications

(a) the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from

this University, or from any other higher education

institution recognized by Senate, obtained with at least

Second Class Honours; or

(b) the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) from this

University, or from any other higher education

institution recognized by Senate, in an area of study

deemed relevant by the Board and obtained with at

least Second Class Honours; or

REGULATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE

AWARDS, FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE

IN MARITIME ENGINEERING - M.SC. - UNDER THE

AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

(c) any other Honours degree in a relevant area which the

Board deems comparable to the qualifications

indicated in paragraphs (a) or (b) of this bye-law.

(2) In exceptional cases the Admissions Board, on the

recommendation of the Board, may admit into the Course

applicants not in possession of a qualification listed in paragraph

(1) of this bye-law, provided that it is satisfied that such applicants

are in possession of other relevant academic or professional

qualifications and experience that together are deemed to be

comparable to the level of a first degree. The admission of

applicants under this bye-law may be made conditional on the

results of an interview conducted by an interviewing board

appointed for the purpose.

(3) The interviewing board appointed by the Board shall be

composed of at least three members.

The Course shall extend over three years (six semesters) of

part-time study.

(1) 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

assigned to the dissertation study-unit.

(2) 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 the Postgraduate Diploma.

(3) Students shall be eligible for the award of the Degree if

they obtain the 90 ECTS credits as outlined in the programme of

study for the Course with an average mark of at least 50%.

(4) 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) The assessment of each taught study unit shall be

completed by the end of the semester in which the teaching of the

study-unit is held.

(2) Students who in any academic year fail in the

assessment of not more than 10 ECTS credits shall be given the

opportunity to re-sit the failed assessments during the September

supplementary examination session.

(3) Students who fail in more than the number of credits

permitted under paragraph (2) of this bye-law or students who after

re-assessment fail to obtain credit for any study-unit shall be

deemed to have failed the Course.

REGULATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE

AWARDS, FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE

IN MARITIME ENGINEERING - M.SC. - UNDER THE

AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

(1) Students shall be required to submit an individual

dissertation normally not exceeding 20,000 words in accordance

with the guidelines issued by the Board.

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

f i n a l y e a r o f t h e C o u r s e . E a c h st u d e n t sh a l l b e a s s i g n e d 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 before the end of the second year.

(4) Students shall seek approval from the Board of Studies

through their supervisor for any substantial modifications in the

title or content of the dissertation.

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

their supervisor, who shall submit to the Board of Studies progress

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

semester of studies. 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 Degree and the Postgraduate Diploma shall be

ba s e d on th e r e s ul t s ob t a i n e d i n a ll t he c om p o ne nt s o f t h e

programme of study, all credits being weighted equally.