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UNIVERSITY OF MALTA
Office of the Registrar
COURSES COMMENCING IN OCTOBER 2014
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Faculty of Arts
Master of Arts **
mainly by research; view the list of areas of study offered
3 sem
6 sem eve
Master of Arts in Contemporary Western Philosophy
taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem
6 sem day
Master of Arts in English
taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem eve
6 sem eve
Master of Arts in English and the Media
taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem eve
6 sem eve
Master of Arts in English Language
taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem eve
6 sem eve
Master of Arts in English (Modern and Contemporary Literature and Criticism)
taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem
6 sem day
Master of Arts in Hospitaller Studies
taught and research (mainly taught); will also be offered at University of Malta - Gozo
Campus if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants
Master of Arts in Humanitarian Action
taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem eve
6 sem eve
Master of Arts in Literary Tradition and Popular Culture
taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem
6 sem day
Master of Arts in Mediterranean Studies NEW
taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem
6 sem day
Master of Arts in Philosophy (Preparatory Programme) NEW
min. 6 students ; offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus only
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
(TESOL) NEW
Master in Contemporary Diplomacy
taught and research (mainly taught)
only by research - for students already in possession of the Postgraduate Diploma in
Contemporary Diplomacy
Details on how to apply are available from:
http://www.diplomacy.edu/madissertation
6 sem eve
4 sem eve
3 sem eve
6 sem eve
1 sem distance learning
2 sem distance learning
For further information send an e-mail to [email protected]
Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.
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Master in Interpreting Studies * closed
max. 12 students ; taught and research (mainly taught)
Applicants for this course are required to sit for an oral aptitude test which will be held
from the 1 to the 3 September 2014. The dates cannot be changed. The aptitude test
is intended to gauge candidates' proficiency in translating to / from Maltese.
Details regarding assessment criteria can be found here:
DURATION
FULL-TIME
DURATION
PART-TIME
3 sem
http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/211084/Aptitude_Tests_in_Interpretin
g.pdf
Master in Translation and Terminology Studies * closed
taught and research (mainly taught);
Applicants for this course are required to sit for an aptitude test which will be held on the
1 September 2014. The date cannot be changed. Candidates will be required to
translate an English text into Maltese and a Maltese text into English or a German,
Spanish, Italian or French text into Maltese.
Details regarding assessment criteria can be found here:
3 sem
http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/211083/Aptitude_Tests_in_Translatio
n.pdf
Late applications will be accepted until the 31 August 2014.
Master in Translation and Terminology Studies /or in Interpreting Studies
by research - for students already in possession of the Postgraduate Diploma in the
area applied for
1 sem
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
view the list of areas of study offered
3 yrs
Bachelor of Arts
will be offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus. Course/Areas of study will
commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants
Bachelor of Humanities NEW
2 sem
5 yrs eve
3 yrs
6 yrs day
Diploma in German
4 sem eve
Certificate in Arabic for Business and Communication NEW
2 sem eve
Faculty for the Built Environment
Master of Architecture NEW
taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Study:
Architectural Design
Architecture and Urban Design
Architecture and Conservation Studies
Details regarding the Schedule of Thematic Study-Units can be found
here:
4 sem
http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/218444/Schedule_for_MArch_Programm
es.pdf
Master of Engineering NEW
taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Study:
Civil Engineering
Engineering with Management
4 sem
Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.
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FULL-TIME
DURATION
PART-TIME
3 sem
5 sem day
Structural Engineering
Details regarding the Schedule of Thematic Study-Units can be found
here:
http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/218443/Schedule_for_MEng_Programm
es.pdf
Master of Science **
mainly by research
Master of Science in Environmental Design
taught and research (mainly taught)
Master of Spatial Planning
min. 8 students; taught and research (mainly taught)
4 sem
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Built Environment Studies
for holders of the Diploma in Design Foundation Studies who are also in possession of
the Special Course Requirements
3 yrs
Diploma in Design Foundation Studies
5 sem eve
1 yr
Faculty of Dental Surgery
Master of Science **
taught and research (mainly research); Area of Study:
3 sem
5 sem day
Restorative Dentistry
Master of Dental Surgery * No late applications can be accepted - closed
max. 9 students;
(Course previously entitled Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
5 yrs
Interviews for those applicants considered eligible to be included in the selection
process for the available places will be held on the 10 September 2014.
Bachelor of Science (Honours) * closed
Areas of Study:
3 yrs
Dental Hygiene max. 14 students
Dental Technology max. 10 students
Interviews for those applicants considered eligible to be included in the selection
process for the available places will be held on the 10 September 2014.
Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy
Executive Master of Business Administration
taught and research (mainly taught); will also be offered at University of Malta - Gozo
Campus via videoconferencing
Master in Accountancy
taught and research (mainly taught)
Master in Accountancy * No late applications can be accepted - closed
max. 10 students; taught and research for holders of the Bachelor of Accountancy
(Honours) and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Accountancy
Master of Arts NEW
taught and research (mainly research); Areas of Study:
5 sem eve
4 sem
1-2 years day
5 sem eve
Banking and Finance
Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.
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Economics
Insurance
Management
Public Policy
Master of Arts in Public Policy Leadership
taught and research (mainly taught)
6 sem eve
Master of Science in Banking and Finance
taught and research (mainly taught)
6 sem eve
Bachelor of Commerce
offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus only, for holders of the
3 yrs eve
Diploma in Commerce; Areas of Study:
Economics
Management
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus only; for eligible holders of the Bachelor
of Commerce which includes at least one of the following two areas of study:
2 yrs eve
Economics
Management
Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
Areas of Study:
3 / 4 yrs
Accountancy (offered at Bachelor's level only)
Banking and Finance
Economics
Insurance
Management
Marketing
Public Policy
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Management
for holders of the Bachelor of Science (Business and Computing)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business and Information Technology
1 yr
3 yrs
Higher Diploma in Administration and Management
3 yrs eve
Higher Diploma in Logistics and Transportation Management
3 yrs eve
Higher Diploma in Marketing and Sales Management
3 yrs eve
Higher Diploma in Political Studies
3 yrs eve
Diploma in Commerce
offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus only
2 yrs eve
Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.
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FULL-TIME
Certificate in Banking and Finance - closed
DURATION
PART-TIME
1 yr eve
Faculty of Education
Master of Education**
- closed
mainly by research; Areas of study:
6 sem eve
French Education NEW max. 3 students
Geography Education NEW max. 2 students
Maltese Language Teaching NEW max. 2 students
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
- closed
The list of areas of study offered and the number of places available is available here:
1 yr
List of areas of study
Bachelor of Education (Honours) - closed
The list of areas of study offered and the number of places available is available here.
Details regarding Proficiency Tests can be found here:
4 yrs
List of areas of study
Maltese/English Proficiency tests
PE Proficiency test
Faculty of Engineering
Master of Science **
mainly by research; Areas of Study:
3 sem
6 sem eve
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science in Integrated Product Development
taught and research (mainly taught)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Areas of Study:
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
6 sem eve
4 yrs
Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Health Sciences
Master of Science ** - closed
mainly by research; Areas of Study:
Applied Biomedical Science *
Communication Therapy
Food Studies and Environmental Health
Nursing
Podiatry
Radiography
3 sem
3 sem
3 sem
3 sem
6 sem day
6 sem day
6 sem day
6 sem day
6 sem day
6 sem day
Late applications will be accepted until the 31 August 2014. No extra late applications
will be accepted.
Master of Science * No late applications can be accepted - closed
taught and research (mainly research); Area of Study:
Clinical Biomechanics NEW max. 6 students
6 sem day
Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.
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Master of Science - closed
taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Study:
DURATION
FULL-TIME
DURATION
PART-TIME
Audiology max. 10 students
6 sem eve
Health Services Management max. 10 students
5 sem day
Nursing (Mental Health) max. 6 students
Midwifery max. 6 students
6 sem day
6 sem day
Nursing max. 14 students -
6 sem day
Postgraduate Diploma in Podiatry
2 yrs day
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - closed
Areas of Study:
Applied Biomedical Science max. 24 students
Communication Therapy max. 15 students
Midwifery max. 15 students
Occupational Therapy max. 20 students
Physiotherapy max. 30 students
Podiatry max. 10 students
Radiography max. 12 students
4 yrs
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Areas of Study:
Applied Food and Nutritional Sciences
3 yrs
Nursing (Mental Health)
Nursing
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - closed
Areas of Study:
Community Nursing max. 20 students
3 yrs day
Nursing (Mental Health) max.15 students
for holders of the Diploma in the specialised area
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Health Science - closed
Diploma in Health Science (including preparatory course)
3 yrs day
2 to 4 yrs distance learning
max. 50 students ; for holders of the Diploma in Health Science or a comparable
qualification
Area of Study: Nursing Studies
A written examination will be held for applicants in terms of the
'maturity clause' on 15 September 2014. The date cannot be
changed. Details regarding assessment of mature applicants can be
found here:
https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/219599/Notice_re_Academic_Profici
ency_Test.pdf
6 sem
The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity
clause' (those who will be sitting for the exam) will be 31 August 2014. Closing date for
other applicants will be 30 September 2014.
Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
Master of Science **
mainly by research; Areas of Study:
3 sem
5 sem eve
Communications and Computer Engineering
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
Microelectronics and Nanoelectronics
Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.
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DURATION
FULL-TIME
Master of Science in Information and Communication Technology
taught and research; Areas of Study:
DURATION
PART-TIME
4 sem
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Microelectronics and Microsystems
Signal Processing and Machine Learning NEW
Telecommunications
Master of Science in Human Language Science and Technology
taught and research; Details on how to apply are available from:
4 sem
http://lct-master.org/
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Areas of Study: Computer Engineering
Computing Science
3 yrs
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Honours)
Areas of Study: Artificial Intelligence
3 yrs
Computing and Business
Software Development
Faculty of Laws
Master of Arts in Financial Services
taught and research (mainly taught)
Master of Arts in Human Rights and Democratization of Governance
min. 10 students ; taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem
Master of Arts in Law **
mainly by research
3 sem
Master of Arts in Mediation - closed
min. 10 students; max. 30 students; taught and research (mainly taught)
Master of Arts in Ocean Governance - closed
min. 15 students; taught and research (mainly taught)
under the auspices of the International Masters Programme; offered in collaboration
with the International Ocean Institute. Very Late applications to be accepted until 21
September 2014 since lectures commence in September 2014
Master of Laws
Areas of Study:
European and Comparative Law taught and research (mainly taught)
International Law ** mainly by research
Postgraduate Certificate in Restorative Justice Mediation
min. 10 students
Doctor of Laws
taught and research
3 sem eve
6 sem eve
5 sem eve
3 sem
3 sem
5 sem day
3 sem
2 sem eve
3 yrs
Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.
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Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
A written examination will be held for applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' on 5
September 2014 and interviews will be held on 12 September 2014. The dates cannot
be changed. Details regarding assessment of mature applicants can be found here:
DURATION
FULL-TIME
DURATION
PART-TIME
4 yrs
https://www.um.edu.mt/laws/notices/ll.b_course_notices/mature_applicants_for_the_bac
helor_of_laws_course/?a=131902
The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity
clause' (those who will be sitting for the exam and interview) will be 31 August 2014.
Closing date for other applicants will be 30 September 2014.
A screening test will be held for accepted students not in possession of an Advanced
Matriculation Level pass at Grade C or better in English. Further details can be found
here:
http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/189348/NOTICE_RE_SCREENING_
EXAM_FOR_LLB_HONS_I_YEAR_STUDENTS_2014-15.pdf
Diploma in the Laws of Procedure
min 10 students;
A written examination will be held for applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' on 5
September 2014 and interviews will be held on 12 September 2014. The dates cannot
be changed. Details regarding assessment of mature applicants can be found here:
www.um.edu.mt/laws
The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity
clause' (those who will be sitting for the exam and interview) will be 31 August 2014.
Closing date for other applicants will be 30 September 2014.
4 sem eve
Faculty of Media and Knowledge Sciences
Master of Arts **
mainly by research; Areas of Study:
3 sem
6 sem eve
Cognitive Science
Corporate Communications
Digital Arts
Information Policy and Governance
Library, Information and Archive Sciences
Media and Communications
Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications - closed
taught and research (mainly taught) under the auspices of the International Masters
Programme
Master of Fine Arts in Digital Arts
taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem
3 sem eve
Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.
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Bachelor of Communications / Bachelor of Communications (Honours)
view the list of areas of study offered
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Digital Arts
Bachelor of Library Information and Archive Studies / Bachelor of Library Information
and Archive Studies (Honours)
DURATION
FULL-TIME
DURATION
PART-TIME
3 / 4 yrs
3 yrs
view the list of areas of study offered
3 yrs
Diploma in Archive and Records Management * late applications will be received
until 10 October 2014 at midnight
2 yrs day
Diploma in Journalism
2 yrs day
Diploma in Library and Information Studies - closed
2 yrs day
Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
Doctorate in Pharmacy NEW - closed
taught and research (mainly research); under the auspices of the International Masters
Programme; 'offered in collaboration with the University of Illinois at Chicago College of
Pharmacy
3 yrs
Master in Advanced Clinical Pharmacy NEW
taught and research (mainly taught); under the auspices of the International Masters
Programme; offered in collaboration with the University of Illinois at Chicago College of
Pharmacy
3 sem
This course forms part of the Doctorate in Pharmacy
Master of Pharmacy
taught and research (mainly taught)
Master of Pharmacy
taught and research (mainly taught)
for holders of the 5-year Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) degree
Master of Science **
mainly by research
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences * No late applications can be accepted
- closed
Applicants who apply by the first deadline of the 30 April 2014 will be placed in rank
order according to the selection criteria approved by Senate and offered the first 6
places.
The remaining applicants (if any) will be considered for selection with those applicants
who apply after the 30 April 2014 and before the second deadline of the 24 July 2014.
3 sem
1 - 2 yrs eve
3 sem
5 sem day
Haematology - taught and research (mainly research)
3 sem
6 sem day
Microbiology min. 2 students - taught and research (mainly taught)
Molecular Biology and Genetics - taught and research (mainly research)
Neuroscience **- either taught and research (mainly research) or mainly by research
3 sem
3 sem
max. 12 students; Areas of Study:
Master of Science in Clinical Ethics and Law NEW
Master of Science in Pharmacology / Clinical Pharmacology - closed
taught and research (mainly taught)
min. 6 students; max. 7 students; taught and research (mainly research)
6 sem day
6 sem day
6 sem eve
5 sem day
Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.
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Doctor of Medicine and Surgery No late applications can be accepted - closed
DURATION
FULL-TIME
DURATION
PART-TIME
5 yrs
Note for applicants with overseas qualifications: The closing date for receipt of applications
from applicants presenting overseas qualifications is 15 March 2014. Certificates from UK
examining boards are considered as overseas qualifications. Some applicants may be required to
sit for an Entrance Examination: written examinations in Biology and in Chemistry which will be
held on 30 May 2014 and an oral examination for applicants who pass this written component will
be held on 25 June 2014. These dates cannot be changed. Further information regarding entry to
the medical course commencing in 2014, may be obtained by clicking
here:
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Pharmaceutical Science)
4 yrs
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Technology (Honours)
3 yrs
Faculty of Science
Master of Science
taught and research (mainly research); Area of Study:
3 sem
5 sem eve
3 sem
5 sem eve
Mathematics
Master of Science **
mainly by research; Areas of Study:
Biology
Chemistry
Metamaterials
Operations Research
Physics
Statistics
Master in Applied Oceanography
taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
in two areas of study: view the list of areas of study offered
4 yrs
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Areas of study:
3 yrs
Biology NEW
Chemistry
Chemistry with Materials
Computational Physics
Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.
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DURATION
PART-TIME
Faculty for Social Wellbeing
Master in Counselling * No late applications can be accepted - closed
max. 26 students; taught and research (mainly taught)
Master in Probation Services - closed
max. 15 students; taught and research (mainly taught)
Master of Arts in Criminology ** - closed
max. 15 students; mainly by research
5 sem eve
Master of Arts in Disability Studies
taught and research (mainly taught)
6 sem eve
Master of Arts in Social Policy
taught and research (mainly taught)
Area of Specialisation:
European Union Social Policy and Programmes NEW
6 sem eve
8 sem eve
3 sem
Master of Arts in Social Work (Preparatory programme)
Master of Arts in Transcultural Counselling - closed
Master of Gender Studies NEW **
2 sem day
max. 25 students; taught and research (mainly taught)
under the auspices of the International Masters Programme; offered in collaboration
with the University of New Orleans
3 sem + 6 months placement
taught and research (mainly research)
3 sem
Master of Gerontology and Geriatrics
taught and research
4 sem
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology
Applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' will be required to sit for an English
Proficiency Test to be held on the 15 September 2014. Successful applicants will then
be required to sit for an interview during the last two/three weeks of September. These
dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting the
proficiency test if they are in a possession of English SEC level at grade 5 or better or
equivalent. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the
'maturity clause' (those who will be sitting for the exam and/or interview) will be the 31
August 2014. Closing date for other applications will be 30 September 2014.
3 yrs
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology
Applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' will be required to sit for an English
Proficiency Test to be held on the 15 September 2014. Successful applicants will then
be required to sit for an interview during the last two/three weeks of September. These
dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting the
proficiency test if they are in a possession of English SEC level at grade 5 or better or
equivalent. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the
'maturity clause' (those who will be sitting for the exam and/or interview) will be the 31
August 2014. Closing date for other applications will be 30 September 2014.
6 sem eve
and
6 sem day
5 yrs eve
Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Policy / Social Work
Applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' will be required to sit for an English
Proficiency Test to be held on the 15 September. Successful applicants will then be
required to sit for an interview during the last two/three weeks of September. These
dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting the
proficiency test if they are in a possession of English SEC level at grade 5 or better or
equivalent. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the
'maturity clause' (those who will be sitting for the exam and/or interview) will be the 31
August 2014. Closing date for other applications will be 30 September 2014.
DURATION
FULL-TIME
DURATION
PART-TIME
4 yrs
6 to 8 yrs day
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Youth and Community Studies
5 yrs eve
Interviews for applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' will be held during the first two
weeks of September. Applicants who will be successful in the interview, will be required
to sit for an English proficiency test to be held on the 15 September 2014. These dates
cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency
test if they are in possession of English SEC level at grade 5 or better or equivalent. The
closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause'
(those who will be sitting for the interview and/or exam) will be 31 August 2014. Closing
date for other applicants will be 30 September 2014.
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' will be required to sit for a Biology
Examination to be held on the 11 September 2014. Successful applicants will then be
required to sit for an interview during the last two/three weeks of September. These
dates cannot be changed. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in
terms of the 'maturity clause' (those who will be sitting for the exam and/or interview) will
be the 31 August 2014. Closing date for other applicants will be 30 September 2014.
3 yrs
Higher Diploma in Gerontology and Geriatrics - closed
Higher Diploma in Psychology
6 sem eve
for holders of a Bachelor's degree with Psychology as a main area of study
1 yr
Faculty of Theology
Licentiate in Sacred Theology
taught and research (mainly taught)
Master of Arts in Religious Studies
taught and research (mainly research)
6 sem eve
Master of Arts in Spirituality
taught and research (mainly taught)
6 sem eve
4 sem
Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.
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Master of Arts in Spiritual Companionship
taught and research (mainly taught)
6 sem eve
Master of Arts in Theology
taught and research (mainly research)
6 sem eve
Bachelor of Sacred Theology
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theology
Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Human Studies
DURATION
FULL-TIME
DURATION
PART-TIME
5 yrs
either Theology as the single Honours Main area of study
3 yrs
or Theology as the Honours Main area of study with a subsidiary area chosen from
Mathematics, Philosophy or Physics
3 yrs
view the list of areas of study offered
3 yrs
Diploma in Religious Studies
5 yrs eve
2 yrs eve
International Institute for Baroque Studies
Master of Arts in Baroque Studies
taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem
5 sem day
3 sem eve
5 sem eve
Institute for Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Master of Science **
mainly by research
Postgraduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems - closed
min. 10 students
2 sem eve
Higher Diploma in Sustainable Land and Real Estate Management - closed
min. 15 students
6 sem eve
Diploma in Geographic Information Systems - closed
min. 15 students
6 sem eve
Institute of Digital Games
Master of Science in Digital Games NEW
taught and research (mainly research)
Master of Science in Digital Games *
4 sem
4 sem
8 sem day
max. 20 students; taught and research
Applicants who apply by the first deadline of the 30 April 2014 will be placed in rank
order according to the selection criteria approved by Senate and offered the first 10
places.
The remaining applicants (if any) will be considered for selection with those applicants
who apply after the 30 April 2014 and before the second deadline of the 24 July 2014.
Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.
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DURATION
FULL-TIME
DURATION
PART-TIME
Institute of Earth Systems
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Earth Systems
3 yrs
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mediterranean Agro-Ecosystems Management
3 yrs
Diploma in Agriculture
1 yr
Preparatory Course for Diploma in Agriculture
1 yr
The Edward de Bono Institute for the Design and Development of Thinking
Master in Creativity and Innovation
taught and research (mainly taught)
Master of Science in Strategic Innovation and Future Creation - closed
taught and research (mainly taught)
to be offered in partnership with the University of Potsdam and in collaboration with the
University of Turku
3 sem
6 sem day
3 sem distance learning
Institute for European Studies
Master of Arts in European Politics, Economics and Law
taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem
Bachelor of European Studies / Bachelor of European Studies (Honours)
view the list of areas of study offered
3 yrs
Diploma in European Studies - closed
min. 22 students
4 sem eve
Master of Arts in Islands and Small States Studies
taught and research (mainly taught) will also be held at University of Malta - Gozo
Campus if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants
5 sem eve
Diploma in Gozo Studies - closed
offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus only
4 sem eve
5 sem day
Islands and Small States Institute
Institute of Linguistics
Master of Arts in Linguistics **
mainly by research
3 sem
6 sem eve
Master of Science in Language and Computation NEW
taught and research (mainly research)
3 sem
6 sem eve
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Human Language Technology
3 yrs
Institute of Maltese Studies
Master in Maltese Studies
taught and research (mainly taught)
6 sem eve
Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.
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DURATION
FULL-TIME
DURATION
PART-TIME
Institute of Public Administration and Management
Diploma in Public Administration
2 yrs day
A written examination will be held on 9 September 2014 for applicants in terms of the
'maturity clause'. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of
the 'maturity clause' will be the 31 August 2014. Closing date for other applicants will be
30 September 2014. Details regarding assessment of mature applicants can be found
here:
https://www.um.edu.mt/ipam/diploma_in_public_administration_instructions_for_prospec
tive_students
Institute for Space Science and Astronomy
Master of Science in Astroinformatics NEW
taught and research (mainly research)
5 sem eve
Institute for Sustainable Energy
Master of Science in Sustainable Energy **
mainly by research
Master of Science in Sustainable Energy
taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem
5 sem eve
6 sem eve
Institute for Tourism, Travel and Culture
Master of Arts in Cultural Sustainability and Tourism - closed
taught and research (mainly taught)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Tourism Studies)
Applicants who are in possession of the Higher National Diploma in Hospitality
Management or the Higher National Diploma in Tourism Studies awarded by the
Institute of Tourism Studies (Malta), or an equivalent qualification, may be admitted to
Year 2 of the Course under those conditions as the Board may impose
5 sem eve
3 yrs
Certificate in Food Culture
1 yr eve
Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies
Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security - closed
taught and research (mainly taught) under the auspices of the International Masters
Programme; offered jointly with George Mason University
3 sem
Master of Arts in Diplomatic Studies
taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem
Diploma in Diplomatic Studies
4 sem eve
Euro-Mediterranean Centre for Educational Research
Master of Arts in Comparative Euro-Mediterranean Education Studies - closed
min. 15 students; taught and research (mainly taught)
5 sem eve
Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.
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DURATION
FULL-TIME
DURATION
PART-TIME
Centre for Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation
Master in Knowledge-Based Entrepreneurship - closed
max. 30 students; mainly taught
3 sem
Centre for Environmental Education and Research
Master in Education for Sustainable Development
- closed
max. 15 students; mainly taught
6 sem eve
Postgraduate Diploma in Lifelong Career Guidance and Development - closed
Course offered jointly with the Faculty of Education
4 sem eve
Bachelor in Work and Human Resources (Honours)
Course offered jointly with the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy
5 yrs eve
Centre for Labour Studies
An English proficiency test and an Interview for applicants in terms of the 'maturity
clause' will be held on 9 September 2014. This date cannot be changed. Such
applicants shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test if they are in possession
of English SEC level at grade 3 or better or equivalent. The closing date for receipt of
applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' (those who will be sitting for
the English proficiency test) will be 31 August 2014. Closing date for other applicants will
be 30 September 2014.
School of Performing Arts
Master of Music **
mainly by research; Areas of Specialisation:
3 sem
6 sem day
Composition
Ethnomusicology
Musicology
Performance
Master in Performance Studies (Dance)
taught and research (mainly taught)
5 sem distance learning
Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.
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Master of Arts **
mainly by research; Areas of Study:
DURATION
FULL-TIME
DURATION
PART-TIME
3 sem
6 sem
Dance Studies NEW
Performing Arts NEW
Theatre Studies
Bachelor in Dance Studies (Honours)
Details regarding auditions can be found here:
https://www.um.edu.mt/performingarts/notices/dance-auditions
3 yrs
Foundation Studies Programme
Certificate in Foundation Studies
Offered only to applicants who have completed their secondary and/or high school
education abroad within an educational system that is not comparable to the Maltese
educational system (in terms of curriculum, years of study, etc) and are in possession of
qualifications allowing access to higher education in the country where such
qualifications originate but are deemed to require further study to be admitted to
undergraduate courses at the University of Malta.
1 yr
Notes:
* In courses where a limited number of students is indicated, and if specified in the bye-laws, those applicants who are fully qualified and who submit all required documents by 29 August 2014 will be considered first and placed in rank
order according to the selection criteria approved by Senate and those for whom places are available will be informed immediately. For the selection criteria, please refer to the University's website:
http://www.um.edu.mt/registrar/regulations/faculties.
No late applications are accepted for courses in which the number of students is limited.
Unless indicated otherwise, all qualifications / courses referred to in this document are awarded by the University of Malta.
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to view the possible entry points for Master's degrees mainly by research.
The University reserves the right not to offer courses / areas of study for which there is not a sufficient number of qualified applicants or where adequate supervision is not available. The commencement of any course is subject to availability of resources
at the time of opening and other factors beyond the University's control.
The University's academic year is divided in two semesters: the first semester runs from October to January, whilst the second semester runs from February to May. Some postgraduate courses may include a summer semester (June to September).
The University also offers doctoral degrees (Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Music, and Doctor of Sacred Theology) on a full-time or part-time basis for which applications are received at any time of the year.
Tuition, annual enrolment, and bench fees may be payable, including for part-time courses. Further information regarding course fees is available online at: http://www.um.edu.mt/finance/service/coursefees
For lecture time-tables, please view the website of the respective Faculty / Institute / Centre / School.
Other courses may be added in due course.
Office of the Registrar
Msida, 02 October , 2014
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Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.
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