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Notice for Adult Learners for the Bachelor of Laws (Hons) course
Since students at University are requested to write their assignments, presentations, long essays, dissertations and examinations in the English Language and have to study case law in Maltese, the Faculty Admissions Committee must be satisfied that Adult Learners (aged 23 years or over at commencement of the course) are equipped with the necessary writing skills to follow the respective course with profit.
The Faculty Admissions Committee will only consider applications from Adult Learners who are in possession of Advanced Level Passes at Grade “C” or better in both Maltese and English by 31st August 2024. These applicants will be called to attend an interview.
Adult Learners holding a University of Malta diploma or equivalent at MQF Level 5 which was mainly taught in English, shall be exempted from the English requirement. Similarly, Adult Learners holding a University of Malta diploma or equivalent at MQF Level 5 in the Maltese area of study, shall be exempted from the Maltese requirement. In both cases, Adult Learners are still required to attend an interview. Confirmation of the MQF level of the course is subject to the presentation of evidence from MQRIC or from the institution itself, if it is self-accrediting.
Adult Learners shall also be required to submit with their application a letter written in English giving their motivation for applying for the Course together with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.).
On acceptance to the course, applicants will be asked to submit an original Police Certificate of Conduct (not more than 6 months old) to the Faculty of Laws.
All Adult Learners are to apply by not later than 31st August 2024 at 14:00.
Interview
The interview will assess the applicant’s past working experience as well as any qualifications obtained by the applicant. The Faculty Admissions Committee will ascertain itself that if the applicant is allowed to follow their chosen course they will do so with profit. After the interview is concluded, the Faculty Admissions Committee will issue its recommendations to the University Admissions Board on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the interview.
Interview dates
Interview dates will be confirmed at a later stage. Candidates are reminded to bring their identity card with them to the interview.
Faculty Office
31/01/2024
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Notice for Adult Learners for the Diploma in the Laws of Procedure
Adult Learners (aged 23 years of age and over at commencement of the course) will be required to sit for an English proficiency test and an interview in order to satisfy the Faculty Admissions Committee that they possess the necessary skills to follow the course with profit. All Adult Learners are to apply by no later than 31st August 2024 at 14.00. Applicants presenting at least a grade 5 in English at SEC level (or equivalent) will be exempted from the proficiency test and only required to sit for the interview.
The English proficiency test, of one-and-a half-hours’ duration, will be held at the University of Malta, Msida, at a date to be confirmed at a later stage. It will be organised by the Faculty of Laws and the Centre for English Language Proficiency and held under standard examination conditions.
Successful applicants will be called to attend an interview. The interview will assess the Adult Learner’s past working experience as well as any other qualifications obtained by the applicant. After the interview is concluded, the Faculty Admissions Committee will issue its recommendation to the University Admissions Board on the basis of the applicant’s performance in both the written test and the interview.
All Adult Learners are required to submit a valid police certificate of conduct issued no earlier than 6 months prior, a CV, and a letter written in English giving their motivation for applying for the Course together with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Interview and testing dates
Proficiency tests will be held during the first two weeks of September 2024. Exact dates for interviews and testing will be confirmed at a later stage.
Candidates are reminded to bring their identity card with them to the proficiency test and interview.
Faculty Office
19/01/2024
An original Police Certificate of Conduct must be submitted by all applicants wishing to read for the following courses:
Upon acceptance, students will be guided on the way forward regarding the submission of documents.
Any further queries concerning Admissions are to be directed to the following email address: admissions.laws@um.edu.mt.
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