S.L. 327.519 Art. 6Other requirements.

(a) applicants choosing the area of Early Childhood and

Primary Education shall be in possession of one of the following qualifications:

(i) the first cycle degree in Early Childhood

Education and Care; or

(ii) a first cycle degree with a main area of study that is a subject directly related to at least one subject taught as part of the Primary Education Curriculum; or

(iii) a first cycle degree with a main area of study in an area related to human/child development or childhood;

(b) applicants choosing the area of Secondary Education in the following teaching area/s shall be in possession of the following:

(i) for Arabic: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in Arabic;

(ii) for Business Education: a first-cycle degree with at least 16 ECTS credits in Accountancy, 16 ECTS credits in Economics, and 38 ECTS credits in areas considered relevant by the Board of Studies;

(iii) for Computing (including Information Technology and Vocational Education & Training IT): a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in Computer Science, Information Systems or Computer/Communications Engineering, which must include study-units in the following areas to ensure a sufficiently broad knowledge base in the subject: Programming beyond an introductory level in any high-level programming language, Computer Logic and Organisation, Database Management Systems, Systems Analysis and Design, Data Structures and Algorithms, and Operating Systems, provided that applicants who have not completed study-units in all of these areas but who have successfully completed study-units in at least four of the areas may also be admitted to the Course but shall be required to follow supplementary study-units as indicated in bye-law 7 in areas not covered in their previous degree;

(iv) for Dance: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in Dance Studies or related area of study, together with two recommendation letters from professionals in the field of dance. Applicants in possession of a first cycle degree in any area of study, together with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in performance, teaching, or community dance, certified through a portfolio and at least two recommendation letters from professionals in the field of dance may also be considered, provided that such applicants may be requested to sit for an interview and to provide more information about their artistic background and interest in the teaching profession;

(v) for Design and Technology: a first cycle degree in Technical Design and Technology OR a first cycle degree in Engineering. Applicants with a degree in Engineering may be requested to sit for an interview and to provide more information about their technical knowledge, technological background and interest in the teaching profession. In cases where applicant lack essential knowledge in particular areas not covered in their first degree, the Board, on the recommendation of the Board of Studies, may require the applicant to follow and successfully complete a preparatory programme or supplementary study-units as indicated in bye-law 7;

(vi) for English: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in English, which must include a minimum of 25 ECTS credits in taught study-units in English language and linguistics, and 25 ECTS credits in English literature, provided that for courses commencing in October 2016 only, the degree must include a minimum of 20 ECTS credits in taught study-units in English language and linguistics, and 20 ECTS credits in English literature;

(vii) for European Studies: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in European Studies;

(viii) for French: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in French and/or Linguistics relevant to French; or, for applicants who would have obtained the Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général or the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (or equivalent) attesting the successful completion of schooling in French at 18 years of age (or over), a first cycle degree in any area of study;

(ix) for German: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in German and/or Linguistics relevant to German; or, for applicants who would have obtained the Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur (or equivalent) attesting the successful completion of schooling in German at 18 years of age (or over), a first cycle degree in any area of study;

(x) for Geography: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in Geography;

(xi) for Home Economics: a first cycle degree in Home Economics;

(xii) for Italian: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in Italian and/or Linguistics relevant to Italian; or, for applicants who would have obtained the Diploma di Maturità / Diploma di Esame di Stato (or equivalent) attesting the successful completion of schooling in Italian at 18 years of age (or over), a first cycle degree in any area of study;

(xiii) for History: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in History;

(xiv) for Maltese: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in Maltese, which must include a minimum of 25 ECTS credits in taught study-units in Maltese language and linguistics, and 25 ECTS credits in Maltese literature, provided that for courses commencing in October 2016 only, the degree must include a minimum of 20 ECTS credits in taught study-units in Maltese language and linguistics, and 20 ECTS credits in Maltese literature;

(xv) for Mathematics: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in Mathematics;

(xvi) for Religious Education: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in Theology or in an area considered relevant by the Board of Studies.

(xvii) for Science: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in the Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry or Physics); (xviii) for Social Studies: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in Sociology or Social Studies; and

(xix) for Spanish: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in Spanish and/or Linguistics relevant to Spanish; or, for applicants who would have obtained the Título de Bachiller (or equivalent) attesting the successful completion of schooling in Spanish at 18 years of age (or over), a first cycle degree in any area of study; and;

(xx) for Vocational Education and Training in Engineering Technology, Hospitality, Health and Social Care, Agribusiness, Textiles and Fashion, Hairdressing and Beauty, Media Literacy, Artisanship, Construction, or Retailing: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in a relevant area of study.

(c) applicants choosing the area of Primary and Secondary Education in the following teaching areas shall be in possession of the following:

(i) for Art: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in Fine Art or in a related area of study; all such applicants are required to also present a detailed portfolio showing a diversity of their recent artistic practice in different media; applicants may be requested to sit for an interview and to provide more information about their artistic background and interest in the teaching profession;

(ii) for Drama: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in Theatre Studies;

(iii) for Ethics Education: a first cycle degree in any area;

(iv) for Music: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in Music;

(v) for Personal, Social and Career Development:

(a) a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in Psychology or Youth Studies or Social Work; OR (b) a first cycle degree with a minimum of 35 ECTS credits in Psychology together with a minimum of 35 ECTS credits in either Anthropology, Philosophy or Sociology;

(vi) for Physical Education: a first cycle degree with at least 70 ECTS credits in sport and/or physical education, which must include a minimum of 10 ECTS credits in taught study-units in Physical Education curricular practical content covering the following areas: individual sports, team sports and fundamental motor skills.

(d) For the Secondary Education, or the Primary and

Secondary Education teaching areas, the requirements listed in paragraphs (b) and (c) may be fulfilled through presentation of qualifications the content of which is deemed to be comparable to said requirements by the University Admissions Board on the recommendation of the Faculty Admissions Committee.