S.L. 327.483 Art. 6Preparatory and supplementary programmes.

(1) Applicants admitted under bye-law 4(1)(a) who wish to focus on an area of specialization different from that followed in the Bachelor (Honours) Degree, but do not possess either the skills or the knowledge to take up postgraduate studies in that area, shall be required to follow a preparatory programme, comprising not less than 30 ECTs credits as directed by the Board, and to obtain an overall average mark of 55% or better, prior to their registration as regular students in the course.

(2) Applicants admitted under sub-paragraphs (b) and, if necessary, (c) of bye-law 4(1) may be required to complete a preparatory programme, comprising not less than 30 ECTs credits as directed by the Board, and to obtain an overall average mark of 55% or better, prior to their registration as regular students in the course.

(3) In cases where applicants lack essential knowledge in particular areas not covered in their first degree, the Board may require students admitted to the course to follow and pass supplementary study-unit/s in the particular area to which a maximum of 12 ECTs credits are assigned, in addition to the programme of study specified in bye-law 8.

(4) The Board may grant students full or partial exemption from the requirement of the preparatory programme if it is satisfied, following an interview, that the student has reached the required standard for direct entry to the course.