S.L. 327.293 Art. 3Requirements for admission.

(1) The mainly taught programme shall be open to applicants in possession of one of the following qualifications:

(a) a Bachelor degree with at least Second Class Honours in an area of study deemed relevant by the Board; or

(b) a Bachelor degree with at least Category IIA and an average grade B in a main area of study deemed relevant by the Board; or

(c) a degree from the University of Malta or another university which the Board considers comparable to the degrees indicated in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this bye-law.

(2) The mainly research programme shall be open to applicants S.L.327.293 PICES OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION

in possession of one of the following qualifications:

(a) a Bachelor degree in Education with at least Second Class Honours from the University of Malta or a degree from another university recognised as equivalent for the purpose; or

(b) any other degree with at least Second Class Honours or Category II together with a recognised teaching or education qualification.

(3) Admission to the mainly research programme is subject to approval of a preliminary proposal to be submitted by the applicant, with approval being conditioned by: (i) adequate foundational background of the applicant in relation to the dissertation proposal; and (ii) availability of a supervisor with expertise in the area identified in the dissertation proposal.

(4) Senate, on the advice of the Board, may limit the number of students that may be admitted to both programmes of the course. The number of places available shall be announced at the time of the call for applications.

(5) If there are more eligible applicants than the number of places available for each programme, applicants shall be selected after an interview by an interviewing board appointed by the Board and which shall be composed of at least three members. Preference shall normally be given to graduates in Education, including those who have obtained the Postgraduate Certificate in Education or those who have furthered their studies at postgraduate level in education.

(6) The interviewing board shall select applicants according to the following criteria, the weighting of which shall be published at the time of the call for applications:

(a) degree type and classification;

(b) work experience in the area or a related field;

(c) performance during the interview; and

(d) professional aptitude and disposition.

(7) Applicants must provide proof of adequate English proficiency to the satisfaction of the Board, as applicable.

(8) Students eligible for registration may be required to follow supplementary study-units laid down by the Board up to a maximum of 12 credits, after taking into consideration the relation of their previous studies to the course.