S.L. 327.500 Art. 5Programmes of study.

(1) The programme of study shall comprise study-units to which a total of 120 ECTS credits are assigned, of which not less than

45 ECTS credits are assigned to the Final Project Workshop and

Dissertation study-unit. It shall include study-units grouped by themes (two main themes each assigned 25 ECTS credits and one secondary theme assigned 10 ECTS credits), and 15 ECTS credits assigned to synoptic project-based workshops.

(2) The programme of study shall particularly address the topics of architectural design, history and theory of architecture, fine arts, urban design and planning, environmental performances, the construction process and costs, and structural behaviour.

(3) The programme of study shall be published after approval by Senate on the recommendation of the Board, normally not less than eight months prior to the commencement of the Course.

(4) Programmes shall be offered as follows: M.Arch. (Architectural Design), comprising main FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT [

thematic study-units in Architectural Design, and in Architectural Science and Technology, and secondary thematic study-units in Management Studies; M.Arch. (Architecture and Urban Design), comprising main thematic study-units in Architectural Design, and in Urban Design, and secondary thematic study-units in Management Studies; and M.Arch. (Architecture and Conservation Studies), comprising main thematic study-units in Architectural Design, and in Conservation Studies, and secondary thematic study-units in Management Studies.

(5) Students who obtain 60 ECTS credits assigned to taught study-

units and do not proceed with the Course, or having proceeded do not successfully complete the Course, shall be eligible for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma.