S.L. 327.165 Art. 5Programme of study.

(1) The programme of study shall comprise study-units to which a total of 90 credits shall be assigned.

(2) The course shall be conducted in three phases as follows:

(a) Phase One: An Introductory Workshop, which shall be organized at the University of Malta or at a venue assigned by the University of Malta, to which 15 credits shall be assigned. The workshop shall focus on intensive research and study skills for diplomacy and international relations;

(b) Phase Two: Online Learning, which shall be conducted via the Internet, to which 45 credits shall be assigned; and

(c) Phase Three: Research work and the writing of a dissertation, to which 30 credits shall be assigned.