S.L. 327.301 Art. 9Special course requirements for admission.

(1) To be registered as regular students in the course, applicants shall, apart from satisfying the general requirements for admission as specified in the Admission Regulations, be in possession of the special course requirements listed in this bye-law.

For courses commencing in October 2012 and October 2013:

(2) If Early Childhood Education and Care or Primary

Education is chosen as the area of specialisation, applicants shall have:

(a) one pass at advanced Matriculation Level at Grade C

or better in one of the following subjects: art, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, English, Geography, History, Home Economics and Human Ecology, Information Technology, Maltese, Mathematics (Applied or Pure), Music, Philosophy, Physics, Religious Knowledge, and Sociology; and

(b) passes at Intermediate Matriculation Level at Grade C or better in two of the following subjects (excluding the subject presented at Advanced Level): Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, English, Environmental Science, Geography, History, Home Economics and Human Ecology, Information Technology, Maltese, Mathematics (Applied or Pure), Music, Philosophy, Physics, Religious Knowledge, and Sociology; and

(c) passes in proficiency tests in English and Maltese, approved by the Faculty. Applicants shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test in English if they are in possession of a pass at SEC level at Grade 3 or higher, or an Intermediate Matriculation Level pass at Grade C or higher, or an advanced Matriculation Level pass at Grade C or higher in English. Applicants shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test in Maltese if they are in possession of a pass at SEC level at Grade 3 or higher, or an Intermediate Matriculation Level pass at Grade C or higher, or an Advanced Matriculation Level pass at Grade C or higher in Maltese; and

(d) a certificate showing a pass in all seven European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) modules. For courses commencing in October 2014 or later:

(2) If Early Childhood Education and Care or Primary Education is chosen as the area of specialisation, applicants shall have:

(a) Advanced Matriculation Level passes at Grade C or better in any TWO of the following subjects: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, English, French, Geography, German, History, Home Economics and Human Ecology, Information Technology, Italian, Maltese, Mathematics (Applied or Pure), Music, Philosophy, Physics, Religious Knowledge, Sociology and Spanish; and

(b) Intermediate Matriculation Level passes at Grade C or better in English and Maltese, if applicants have not already offered these subjects at Advanced Matriculation Level; and

(c) a certificate showing a pass in the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Standard Certificate. For courses commencing in October 2012 and October 2013:

(3) Applications for the Early Childhood Education and Care area of specialisation shall also be accepted from persons who are not in possession of the general requirements for admission as specified in the Admission Regulations but have obtained the following:

(a) passes at SEC level at Grade 5 or better in English Language, Mathematics and Maltese; and

(b) the MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development or the Certificate in Pre-School Education (Education Division - Further Studies and Adult Education Department) or the Certificate in Childcare (Education Division - Further Studies and Adult Education Department); and

(c) one pass at Advanced Level at Grade C or better in one of the following subjects: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, English, Geography, History, Home Economics and Human Ecology, Information Technology, Maltese, Mathematics (Applied or Pure), Music, Philosophy, Physics, Religious Knowledge, and Sociology; and

(d) passes in proficiency tests in English and Maltese approved by the Faculty (unless exempted from them in terms of bye-law 9(2)(c)); and

(e) a certificate showing a pass in all seven European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) modules. For courses commencing in October 2014 or later:

(3) Applications for the Early Childhood Education and Care area of specialisation shall also be accepted from persons who are not in possession of the general requirements for admission as specified in the Admission Regulations but have obtained the following:

(a) a pass at SEC level at Grade 5 or better in Mathematics; and

(b) the MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Early Years or MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care Learning and Development or MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Child’s Play Learning and Development or the Certificate in Pre-School Education (Education Division - Further Studies and Adult Education Department) or the Certificate in Childcare (Education Division - Further Studies and Adult Education Department); and

(c) Advanced Matriculation Level passes at Grade C or better in any two of the following subjects: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, English, French, Geography, German, History, Home Economics and Human Ecology, Information Technology, Italian, Maltese, Mathematics (Applied or Pure), Music, Philosophy, Physics, Religious Knowledge, Sociology and Spanish; and

(d) Intermediate Matriculation Level passes at Grade C or better in English and Maltese, if applicants have not already offered these subjects at Advanced Matriculation Level; and

(e) a certificate showing a pass in the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Standard Certificate.

(4) In accordance with the provisions of regulation 15(1) of the Admission Regulations of the University, the Admissions Board, acting on the advice of the relevant Board of Studies, may admit applicants for the Early Childhood Education and Care area of specialisation, into any year of the course if in possession of the following:

(a) MCAST–BTEC Higher National Diploma in Advanced Studies in Early Years; and

(b) passes at SEC level at Grade 5 or better in English Language, Maltese and Mathematics; and

(c) passes in proficiency tests in English and Maltese, approved by the Faculty. Applicants shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test in English if they are in possession of a pass at SEC level at Grade 3 or higher, or an Intermediate Level pass at Grade C or higher, or an Advanced Level pass at Grade C or higher in English. Applicants shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test in Maltese if they are in possession of a pass at SEC level at Grade 3 or higher, or an Intermediate Level pass at Grade C or higher, or an Advanced Level pass at Grade C or higher in Maltese; and

(d) a certificate showing a pass in the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Standard Certificate, provided that such applicants shall be required to follow a programme of study as directed by the Board, over two years of full-time study.

(5) If Secondary Education is chosen as the area of specialisation, applicants shall have:

(a) for two teaching areas from Group A: passes at Advanced Level at Grade C or better in each of the two subjects chosen as teaching areas;

(b) for a teaching area from Group B:

(i) for Science with specialisation in Biology: two passes at Advanced Level at Grade C or better in Biology and in any other subject, together with a pass at Grade C or better at Intermediate Level in Chemistry;

(ii) for Science with specialisation in Chemistry: two passes at Advanced Level at Grade C or better in Chemistry and in any other subject, together with a pass at Grade C or better at Intermediate Level in Physics; and

(iii) for Science with specialisation in Physics: two passes at Advanced Level at Grade C or better in Physics and in any other subject, together with a pass at Grade C or better at Intermediate Level in Applied Mathematics or Pure Mathematics;

(c) for a teaching area from Group C:

(i) for Nutrition, Family and Consumer Studies: two passes at Advanced Level at Grade C or better in Home Economics and Human Ecology and in any other subject;

(ii) for Mathematics: two passes at Advanced Level at Grade C or better in Pure Mathematics and in any other subject;

(iii) for Computing: two passes at Advanced Level at Grade C or better in Computing and in any other subject, together with a pass at Intermediate Level at Grade C or better in Pure Mathematics (a pass at Advanced Level in Information Technology or in Pure Mathematics may not be offered instead of Computing);

(iv) for Personal and Social Development: a pass at Advanced Level at Grade C or better in either Philosophy or Sociology and a pass at Advanced Level at Grade C or better in any other subject;

(v) for Physical Education:

(1) a pass at Advanced Level at Grade C or better in any two subjects, a pass in a physical education proficiency test obtained in the same year when submitting the application, a medical fitness certificate, as per prescribed form provided by the Institute of Physical Education and Sport, produced in the same year when submitting the application, and a portfolio demonstrating interest in and commitment to Physical Education and Sport;

(2) Applications for the Physical Education area of specialisation shall also be accepted from persons who are not in possession of the general requirements for admission as specified in the Admission Regulations but have obtained the following:

(a) the MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma (Development, Coaching & Fitness) with DDD (where D signifies Distinction) or DDM (where M signifies Merit); and

(b) an Advanced Level pass at Grade C or better in any subject except Physical Education; and

(c) passes at SEC level at Grade 5 or better in English Language, Maltese and Mathematics; and

(d) a certificate showing a pass in the European Computer Driving Licence

(ECDL) Standard Certificate; and

(e) a pass in a physical education proficiency test taken in the same year when submitting the application; and

(f) a medical fitness certificate, as per prescribed form provided by the Institute of Physical Education and Sport, taken in the same year when submitting the application and present a portfolio demonstrating interest in and commitment to Physical Education and Sport; and

(g) a pass in the English proficiency test, approved by the Faculty. Applicants shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test in English if they are in possession of a pass at SEC level at Grade 3 or higher, or an Intermediate Level pass at Grade C or higher, or an Advanced Level pass at Grade C or higher in English.

(2) Applications for the Physical Education area of specialisation shall also be accepted from persons who are not in possession of the general requirements for admission as specified in the Admission Regulations but have obtained the following:

(a) the MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma (Development, Coaching & Fitness) with DDD (where D signifies Distinction) or DDM (where M signifies Merit); and

(b) an Advanced Level pass at Grade C or better in any subject except Physical Education; and

(c) passes at SEC level at Grade 5 or higher in English Language, Maltese and Mathematics; and

(d) a certificate showing a pass in the European Computer Driving Licence

(ECDL) Standard Certificate; and

(e) a pass in the physical education proficiency test; and

(f) a pass in a medical fitness test as per prescribed form provided by the Institute of Physical Education and Sport and present a portfolio demonstrating interest in and commitment to Physical Education and Sport; and

(g) a pass in the English proficiency test, approved by the Faculty. Applicants shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test in English if they are in possession of a pass at SEC level at Grade 3 or higher, or an Intermediate Level pass at Grade C or higher, or an Advanced Level pass at Grade C or higher in English.

(vi) for Technical Design and Technology:

(1) a pass at Advanced Level at Grade C or better in Engineering Drawing or in Graphical Communication, a pass at Intermediate Level at Grade C or better in Physics, and a pass at Advanced Level at Grade C or better in any other subject; or

(2) a pass at Advanced Level at Grade C or better in Physics, a pass at Intermediate Level at Grade C or better in Engineering Drawing and Graphical Communication, and a pass at Advanced Level at Grade C or better in any other subject; or

(3) five passes at Grade 5 or better in the Secondary Education Certificate Examination, including English Language and Maltese, together with a pass in Systems of Knowledge in the Matriculation Certificate Examination at Intermediate Level, and the Advanced Technicians Diploma of the City and Guilds of London Institute, or the MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering Level 5, or the MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electronic Engineering Level 5, or the MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Level 5, or a qualification considered equivalent by the University Admissions Board on the recommendation of the Board.

(d) a pass in the proficiency test in English approved by the Faculty. Applicants shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test in English if they are in possession of a pass at SEC level at Grade 3 or higher, or an Intermediate Level pass at Grade C or higher, or an Advanced Level pass at Grade C or higher in English; and

(e) a certificate showing a pass in the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Standard Certificate.

(6) Applicants admitted under regulation 6(ċ) of the Admission Regulations must be in possession of those qualifications and/or experience that would satisfy the Faculty Admissions Committee that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the course with profit. The eligibility of such applicants shall be decided by the Faculty Admissions Committee, following an interview conducted by an interviewing board appointed for the purpose. The interviewing board appointed by the Board shall be composed of at least three persons.

(7) Applicants who do not pass the English and Maltese proficiency tests (as applicable) and are not exempted from them in terms of the provisions of these bye-laws, and/or are not in possession of the ECDL by the 30 September shall not be admitted to the Course.

(8) In the case of English, passes at the same standard in comparable qualifications will also be accepted.