S.L. 327.539 Art. 9Total of ECTS credits.

(1) Students who successfully complete a prescribed set of study-units totalling 120 ECTS credits, including two field placements, and do not successfully complete the Course, shall be entitled to the Higher Diploma.

(2) Students shall be eligible for the award of the Degree if they successfully complete:

(i) the 180 ECTS credits as outlined in the programme of study for the Course; and

(ii) the credits assigned to the study-units included in the Communication and Academic Skills Programme (CASP); and

(iii) the Maltese Aptitude Test - 'Test ta' Ħiliet fil-Malti' or the proficiency course in Maltese, if required.