S.L. 327.196 Art. 6Programmes of study.

(1) The programmes of study aim to bridge differences between the Maltese educational system and other systems. They shall consist of a number of study-units to which up to 65 ECTS

credits are assigned and shall be offered in the following subject areas:

Humanities; Business Studies (in areas of study approved by the Board); Science (in areas of study approved by the Board); Engineering and ICT; Medical and Dental Sciences; and Health Sciences (in areas of study approved by the Board).

(2) The Board of Studies shall draw up programmes of study indicating the code, title, type of each study-unit, and the credits assigned to each study-unit, as well as study-unit descriptions including the methods of teaching and assessment. The Board of Studies shall propose to the Board of the School the programmes of study and study-units descriptions prior to the commencement of each course. These shall be published following the approval of Senate. Subject to the approval of Senate, the Board of Studies may make any necessary changes to the programmes of study and to the study-units descriptions as required.