BYE-LAWS IN TERMS OF THEGENERAL REGULATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE AWARDS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS

MASTER OF ARTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS - M.A.

SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 327.628

BYE-LAWS IN TERMS OF THEGENERAL

REGULATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE

AWARDS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS

IN ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS - M.A. - UNDER THE

AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF THEOLOGY

2nd July, 2019

LEGAL NOTICE 148 of 2019.

(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 Arts in Environmental Ethics - M.A. -

under the auspices of the Faculty of Theology.

(2)

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

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

“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 Environmental Ethics - M.A.;

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

Environmental Ethics - M.A.;

“the Postgraduate Certificate” means the Postgraduate

Certificate in Environmental Ethics - P.G. Cert.;

“the Postgraduate Diploma” means the Postgraduate Diploma in

Environmental Ethics - 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 2019 or later.

(1)

The Course shall be open to applicants in

possession of

(a)

a Bachelor degree with at least Second Class

Honours or Category II from this University or

from any other higher education institution

recognised by Senate, in an area of study deemed

suitable by the Board; or

(b)

a Bachelor degree with Third Class Honours or

Category III in an area of study deemed suitable by

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the Board, provided such applicants are in

possession of other qualifications, including

relevant experience, obtained following the first

cycle degree.

(2)

In exceptional cases the Admissions Board, on the

recommendation of the Board, may admit into the Course applicants

not in possession of a first cycle degree, if it is satisfied that such

applicants are in possession of other academic or professional

qualifications and a minimum of five years’ professional experience,

that together are deemed to be comparable to the qualifications

indicated in paragraph (1) of this bye-law. Such qualifications and

experience shall be evaluated in accordance with the procedures

established by the University Policy for the Recognition and

Accreditation of Prior Learning.

The Course shall extend over six 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

assigned to the dissertation study-unit.

Students who successfully complete a prescribed set of

study-units totalling 30 ECTS credits for 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 Course, shall be

eligible for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate.

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.

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%.

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 assessment during the September supplementary

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examination session.

(3)

Students who fail 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.

(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 shall be undertaken during the

last two semesters of the 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 research

proposal shall be submitted to the Board of Studies for approval not

later than six weeks before the end of the fourth semester.

(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. Such reports may include recommendations 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 of Studies 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 the components of the programme

of study, all credits being weighted equally.