Studies

The duration of studies for the award of the Diploma of Postgraduate Studies is set at three (3) semesters of full-time study, which includes the time for the preparation of a thesis or the successful completion and examination of three elective courses instead of a thesis.

The maximum time allowed for the completion of studies is set at five (5) academic semesters. Exceptions to extend this formal maximum time limit may be made by the Assembly only for serious reasons. After the expiry of the extension generally provided for by the Rules of Study, the student shall be withdrawn from the programme.

In exceptional cases, a suspension of study may be granted, at the request of the student, for up to two (2) academic semesters by decision of the Assembly of the Department. In this case, the course of study shall be extended for as many academic semesters as the suspension lasts. The continuation of studies shall be based on the study programme in force at the time of resumption of studies and not at the time of initial enrolment. The Departmental Assembly may, by a specially reasoned decision, settle any issue arising from the suspension of studies.