S.L. 327.175 Art. 11Research programmes of study.

(1) In mainly research programmes of study, students shall be required to submit an individual dissertation of approximately

50,000 words in accordance with the guidelines issued by the

Board, provided that in cases where a project and a dissertation are required, the dissertation shall be of between 20,000 and 25,000 words.

(2) Work on the dissertation may be undertaken at any time during the course after approval of the proposal. 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 for approval at the time of application.