S.L. 327.407 Art. 3Requirements for admission. 2 [

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

(a) a degree in Education from the University of Malta or a degree from another university recognized as equivalent for the purpose; or

(b) any other degree together with a recognized teaching qualification; or

(c) any other recognised teaching qualification together with at least five years’ teaching experience.

(2) Applicants should be in possession of the ECDL or a recognised Teacher's Certificate in ICT prior to commencement of the course.

(3) Preference will be given to applicants who are currently working as teachers in the primary or secondary sector.

(4) The Board shall recommend to Senate the number of applicants that may be allowed to register on the course, depending on the availability of resources. The number of available places

*These bye-laws have been repealed by Legal Notice 185 of 2022. S.L.327.407 OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION

shall be announced at the time of the call for applications.

(5) If the number of applicants exceeds the number of available places, applicants shall be invited for an interview. The criteria for the selection process are:

(a) qualifications as identified in paragraphs (1) and (2);

(b) professional aptitude and disposition;

(c) relevant work experience; and

(d) performance during the interview.

(6) The interviewing board appointed by the Board shall be composed of at least three members.