S.L. 327.616 Art. 3Special Course Requirements for Admission

(1) To be registered as regular students in the Course, applicants shall satisfy the general requirements for admission as specified in the Admissions Regulations of the University.

(2) Applicants admitted under paragraph (c) of regulation 6 of the Admissions Regulations shall be required to undergo an interview.

(3) Applicants admitted into the Course in terms of paragraphs

(1) and (2) of this bye-law who are not in possession of a pass in Maltese at SEC level at Grade 3 or higher, or at Intermediate or Advanced Matriculation Level at Grade C or higher, or qualifications deemed to be equivalent by the Board, shall be required to follow and successfully pass from a proficiency course approved by the Board in Maltese before the end of the fifth semester of the Course. Students who do not satisfy this requirement by this period shall be required to interrupt their studies for up to a maximum of twelve months during which time they are expected to satisfy this requirement. Students shall only be eligible to proceed with their studies if they comply with this requirement.

(4) In accordance with the provisions of paragraph (1) of regulation 15 of the Admissions Regulations, applicants in possession of the following qualifications may be admitted into any year of the Course under those conditions as the Board may impose, and follow a programme of study as directed by the Board of Studies:

(a) the Diploma in Facilitating Inclusive Education of the University of Malta; or

(b) the MCAST Level 5 Higher Diploma in Facilitating Inclusive Education OR any other comparable and equivalent recognised qualification, together with passes at SEC level at Grade 5 or better in English Language, Maltese and Mathematics.

(5) The Board shall, after approval by Senate, determine the number of applicants that may be allowed to register on the Course, depending on the availability of resources. The Board shall announce the number of available places at the time of the call for applications.

(6) If the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of available places, the Board shall make an initial ranking according to the following criteria:

(i) qualifications; and

(ii) work experience in a related area.

(7) Applicants who fall within the limited number plus the next 25% (of the limited number of students) shall be called for an interview. The final ranking shall be made on the totalling of the scores acquired in the initial ranking plus the mark acquired for the interview.

(8) The interviewing board appointed by the Board shall be composed of at least three members.