S.L. 327.416 Art. 5Programme of study.

(1) The programme of study shall consist of two parts, namely:

(a) Part One which shall comprise a number of taught study-units to which 60 ECTS credits are assigned; and

(b) Part Two consisting of research work and the writing of a dissertation to which 30 ECTS credits are assigned, provided that subject to approval by the Board, students may be allowed to replace the dissertation by a project related to professional practice.

(2) 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 Part Two of the Course, shall be eligible for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma.

(3) In cases where students lack essential knowledge in the area of research methodology, the Board may require students admitted to the course to follow and pass supplementary study-unit/ s in the said area to which a maximum of 12 ECTS credits are assigned in addition to the programme specified in paragraph (1) of this bye-law. THE AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION [