S.L. 327.393 Art. 1Citation and interpretation.

(1) These bye-laws may be cited as the Bye-Laws in terms of the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, for the degree of International Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security – M.A. – offered under the auspices of the Centre for the Study and Practice of Conflict Resolution.

(2) In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires –

“the Board” means the Board of Studies appointed by Senate on the recommendation of the Centre for the Study and Practice of Conflict Resolution after consultation with the Partner University; “the Course” means the programme of study leading to the degree of International Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security – M.A.; “the Degree” means the double degree of Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security – M.A. – of the University and the Master of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution of the Partner University; “the Partner University” means George Mason University, USA;

“the Postgraduate Diploma” means the Postgraduate Diploma in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security;

“the Principal Regulations” means the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2008;

“the Senate” means the Senate of the University of Malta; and “the University” means the University of Malta.

(3) This Degree is an International Master’s degree of the University and this shall be taken to mean that the course is taught at the University in collaboration with a Partner University within the framework of a double degree programme. The Degree shall only be awarded if both universities declare the student to be eligible for its award.