BYE-LAWS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR IN ORCHESTRAL PRACTICE (HONOURS) UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS IN

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY – PH.D. -

SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 327.694

BYE-LAWS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR IN

ORCHESTRAL PRACTICE (HONOURS) UNDER THE

AUSPICES OF THE SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS IN

COLLABORATION WITH THE MALTA PHILHARMONIC

ORCHESTRA

16th December, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE 343 of 2022.

(1)

These bye-laws may be cited as the Bye-Laws of

for the Degree of Bachelor in Orchestral Practice (Honours) under

the auspices of the School of Performing Arts in collaboration with

the Malta Philarmonic Orchestra.

(2)

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

“the Board” means the Board of the School of Performing Arts;

“the Course” means the programme of study leading to the

degree of Bachelor in Orchestral Practice (Honours);

“the Degree” means the degree of Bachelor in Orchestral

Practice (Honours);

“the Diploma” means the Diploma in Orchestral Practice; and

“the Principal Regulations” means the General Regulations for

University Undergraduate Awards, 2019.

These bye-laws shall be

applicable

for

courses

commencing in October 2022 or later.

(1)

The Course shall be open to applicants who

(a)

satisfy the requirements for admission as specified

in the Admissions Regulations of the University

and are in possession of a Grade 8 in Music

(Theory and Practice) from recognized examining

boards; or

(b)

are in possession of a qualification comprising not

less than 120 ECVET credits or equivalent,

classified at MQF Level 4, as well as passes in the

Secondary Education Certificate Examination at

Grade 5 or better in English Language, Maltese and

Mathematics, and a pass at Grade 8 in Music

(Theory and Practice) from recognized examining

boards.

(2)

Applicants referred to in paragraph (1) of this bye-law

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shall be nominated by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, following a

selection process for the recruitment of musicians for the Malta

Youth Orchestra which shall be conducted by the Malta Philharmonic

Orchestra.

The Course shall extend over three years of full-time

study or five years of part-time study.

The programme of study, which shall comprise study-

units to which 180 ECTS credits are assigned, shall be published

after approval by Senate, normally not less than eight months prior to

the commencement of each Course. Subject to changes that the

Board may, with the approval of Senate, be constrained to make,

students are bound to follow the study-units and obtain the credits as

indicated in the programme of study for the Degree, provided that the

programme of study shall be drawn up in accordance with the

relevant provisions of the Principal Regulations.

Students who successfully complete study-units to which

60 ECTS credits are assigned, and opt not to proceed with the

Course, or having proceeded, do not successfully complete the

Course, shall be entitled to the Diploma.

Students shall be eligible for the award of the Degree if

they obtain the 180 ECTS credits as outlined in the programme of

study for the Course.

(1)

The Final Weighted Average Mark for the purpose

of the classification of the Degree shall be based on the results

obtained during the Course, which shall be weighted as follows

First Year Average Mark 30%

Second Year Average Mark 30%

Third Year Average Mark 40%

(2)

The Final Weighted Average Mark for the purpose of the

classification of the Diploma shall be based on the results obtained in

successfully completed study-units.

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

of Studies as necessary due to the part-time nature of the Course.