S.L. 327.440 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 and practical study-units to which 60 ECTS credits are assigned; and

(b) Part Two consisting of taught and practical study-units to which 30 ECTS credits are assigned, and research work and the writing of a dissertation to which another 30 ECTS credits are assigned. OF THE FACULTY FOR SOCIAL WELLBEING [

(2) The practical study-units may be held during the day and/ or in the evening.

(3) In cases where applicants 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 of study specified in paragraph (1) of bye-law 5

(4) Students who obtain 60 ECTS credits assigned to taught and practical study-units with an average mark of at least 50% and do not proceed with the course, or having proceeded do not successfully complete the dissertation, shall be eligible for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma.

(5) The programme of study shall be published after approval by Senate, normally not less than eight months prior to the commencement of the course.