S.L. 327.507 Art. 5Programmes of study.

(1) The Honours Degree shall be awarded following the successful completion of study-units to which 240 ECTS credits are assigned as set out in the programme of study.

(2) Students who successfully complete the programme of study for the three year course and either opt not to proceed to the Honours Degree, or having proceeded do not successfully complete the course, shall be eligible for the award of the Degree.

(3) Students who obtain 60 credits assigned to taught study-units with an average mark of at least 50% and do not proceed with the Course, or having proceeded do not successfully complete the Course, shall be eligible for the award of the Diploma in Law.

(4) Students who obtain 120 credits assigned to taught study-units with an average mark of at least 50% and do not proceed with the Course, or having proceeded do not successfully complete the Course, shall be eligible for the award of the Higher Diploma in Law.

(5) Students have the option of following the programme for the Diploma either concurrently with the course leading to the Degree or following the award of the Degree or the Honours Degree with at least Category II or Second Class (Honours).

(6) Students who take up the option to follow the course leading to the Diploma concurrently with the course leading to the Degree shall indicate their option at the end of the first year of the course and prior to registering in the second year and shall only qualify for the Diploma if they also satisfy all the requirements for the Degree as set out in the programme of study.

(7) When followed concurrently with the programme of study leading to the Degree, the study-units for the Diploma shall be followed instead of, or together with, other Law study-units, as directed by the Board.

(8) The programme of study for the Diploma shall consist of study-units to which 60 ECTS credits are assigned, comprising also study-units dealing with both substantive and procedural law.

(9) Students shall not register for more than 60 ECTS credits per academic year for the Honours Degree course, the Degree course, and the Diploma course.

(10) The Board shall publish the programme of study for the Honours Degree course, the Degree course, and the Diploma course drawn up in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Principal Regulations, and approved by Senate.

(11) Subject to changes that the Board may, with the approval of Senate, make, students shall be bound to follow the study-units and obtain the credits as indicated in the programme of study they are following for the Honours Degree, the Degree, and the Diploma course.