S.L. 327.695 Art. 32Taught Study- Units.

(1) Bye-laws may specify that the Ph.D. Degree programme shall also include study-units intended to develop skills and competencies as required for the proper execution of the research or to introduce the students to specialist areas related to their doctoral research. On the recommendation of the Faculty Doctoral Committee, the Board shall indicate the study-units for Senate’s approval, through the Doctoral Academic Committee, at the time the application is being considered.

(2) Students shall successfully complete such study-units with an overall average mark of at least 60% before they apply to transfer their studies from the M.Phil. to the Ph.D. Degree. The average mark shall be calculated at the end of the semester or academic year, as applicable.