S.L. 327.101 Art. 6Requirements for admission to the Ph.D. Degree.

(1) The Committee shall consider applications for the Ph.D. Degree from applicants who possess a Master degree of the

University of Malta or another university, normally in the same area of studies applied for. In certain cases, the Committee may also consider other qualifications if deemed to be appropriate.

(2) Bye-Laws may provide that applicants in possession of a degree obtained at First Class Honours or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) may also apply, provided that the Faculty Doctoral Committee:

(a) ascertains that the applicant has a very strong background in the area of study related to the proposed area of research; and

(b) submits a clearly motivated recommendation for acceptance to the Board of the Faculty for eventual consideration by the Ph.D Committee and Senate.

(3) Applicants are required to be in possession of appropriate qualifications to demonstrate that their standard of English is satisfactory. The offer of a place to read for the Ph.D. Degree may be made subject to the applicants obtaining such proficiency qualifications prior to the commencement of their studies.

(4) In addition to the qualifications specified in sub-regulations (1), (2) and (3), applicants shall also possess such qualifications and satisfy such other conditions as the Board may from time to time establish for the purpose and which shall be approved by Senate in the form of bye-laws.