S.L. 327.620 Art. 12Dissertation in the Mainly Taught Programme of Study.

(1) In the mainly taught programme of study, structured as detailed in bye-law 7, students shall be required to submit an individual dissertation (30 ECTS credits) of not more than 15,000 words in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Board of Studies. The dissertation must also satisfy the Board of Examiners as regards content and presentation.

(2) Work on the dissertation shall be undertaken during the third semester of the Course. Each student shall be assigned a supervisor who shall provide guidance and advice on a regular basis during the period of study.

(3) A provisional title for the dissertation and a detailed research proposal shall be submitted to the Board of Studies for approval before the end of the second semester.

(4) Students shall seek approval from the Board of Studies through their supervisor for any substantial modifications in the title or content of the dissertation.

(5) Students shall be required to have regular contact with their supervisors, who shall submit to the Board of Studies progress reports for the student/s under their supervision at the end of each semester of studies, whether the student is following the Course on a full-time or part-time basis.

(6) Reports submitted by supervisors may include recommendations to (a) either extend the period of study in order to enable the student to complete the dissertation; or (b) terminate studies prematurely if the supervisor deems this to be proper in the circumstances, provided that:

(i) the extension of the study period referred to in (a) shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Principal Regulations; and

(ii) the Board may not terminate studies prematurely according to (b) until it has first given the student a chance to be heard.