University of Malta
Office of the Registrar
Courses commencing in October 2016
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Duration
Part-Time
Master of Arts **
mainly by research; view the list of areas of study offered
3 sem day
6 sem eve
Master of Arts
taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of study:
Contemporary Western Philosophy
English (Modern and Contemporary Literature and Criticism)
English (English, Culture and the Media)
English (English Language)
Film Studies max. 15 students; applicants for this course are required to sit for an interview
which will be held on 22, 23 and 24 August 2016. These dates cannot be changed.
* No late applications will be accepted
Fine Arts
Humanitarian Action
Literary Tradition and Popular Culture
3 sem day
3 sem day
3 sem day
3 sem day
6 sem day
6 sem day
6 sem day
6 sem day
6 sem eve
Faculty of Arts
3 sem day
3 sem eve
3 sem day
Master of Arts in
Archaeological Practice NEW
* No late applications will be
accepted
max. 10 students; taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem day
Master of Arts in Global
Maritime Archaeology NEW
* No late applications will be
accepted
max. 15 students; taught and research (mainly taught); under the auspices of the International
Collaborative Programmes; offered in collaboration with the University of Western Australia and
Western Australian Museum
3 sem day
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.
Course
Notes
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
Mediterranean Studies
taught and research (mainly taught)
Master in Contemporary
Diplomacy
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
For further information send an e-mail to admissions@diplomacy.edu
Master in Interpreting
Studies * No late
applications will be accepted
max. 12 students; taught and research (mainly taught)
Master in Translation and
Terminology Studies
taught and research (mainly taught);
Applicants for this course are required to sit for an aptitude test which will be held on the 5
September 2016. The date cannot be changed. Applicants 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.
Duration
Full-Time
Duration
Part-Time
6 sem eve
3 sem day
6 sem day
1 sem
distance
learning
2 sem
distance
learning
3 sem day
Applicants for this course are required to sit for an oral aptitude test which will be held on the 5
and 6 September 2016. The dates cannot be changed. The aptitude test is intended to gauge
applicants' proficiency in translating to / from Maltese.
Details regarding assessment criteria can be found here:
http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/211084/Aptitude_Tests_in_Interpreting.
pdf
3 sem day
Details regarding assessment criteria can be found here:
https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/266138/criteriatranslation16-7.pdf
Late applications will be accepted until the 31 August 2016
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 day
2 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.
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor
of Arts (Honours)
view the list of areas of study offered
Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an interview
which will be held on one of the following dates: 16/17 June, 5/6 September 2016. These dates
cannot be changed. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the
'maturity (adult learners) clause' is 31 August 2016. The closing date for other applicants is 30
September 2016.
3 yrs day
Bachelor of Humanities
Diploma fil-Letteratura
Maltija NEW * No late
applications will be accepted
3 yrs day
max. 50 students
6 yrs day
4 sem eve
Diploma in German
Diploma in Language
Proficiency
Duration
Part-Time
4 sem eve
Area of study:
German
up to 6 sem
day
following a
CEFR B1
Certificate
Faculty for the Built
Environment
Master of Architecture
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:
http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/218444/Schedule_for_MArch_Program
mes.pdf
4 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.
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Master of Engineering
taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Study:
Civil Engineering
Engineering with Management
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
4 sem day
Master of Science **
mainly by research
3 sem day
Master of Science in
Conservation of Decorative
Architectural Surfaces
taught and research (mainly taught)
4 sem day
Master of Spatial Planning
taught and research (mainly taught)
4 sem day
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 day
Diploma in Design
Foundation Studies
Duration
Part-Time
5 sem day
8 sem eve
1 yr day
Faculty of Dental Surgery
Master of Dental Surgery
* No late applications will be
accepted
max 9 EU / EEA Students; 3 Non-EU / EEA Students;
the closing date for receipt of applications from applicants presenting overseas qualifications is
15 March 2016. Certificates from UK examining boards are considered as overseas
qualifications.
5 yrs day
Prospective applicants who are eligible and short-listed will be called for an interview scheduled
to be held on Wednesday 14 September 2016
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.
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Duration
Part-Time
Master of Science
taught and research (mainly research); Area of Study
Restorative Dentistry min. 3 students
3 sem day
5 sem day
Bachelor of Science
(Honours) * No late
applications will be accepted
Areas of Study:
Dental Hygiene max. 14 students
Dental Technology max. 10 students
Prospective applicants who are eligible and short-listed will be called for an interview scheduled
to be held on Wednesday 14 September 2016.
3 yrs day
Diploma in Dental Surgery
max. 8 students
Assistance (including
Prospective applicants who are eligible and short-listed will be called for an interview scheduled
preparatory programme)
to be held on Wednesday 14 September 2016.
* No late applications will be
accepted
2 yrs day
Faculty of Economics,
Management and
Accountancy
Executive Master of Business
Administration
taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of study:
Business Administration
Public Management
The Business Administration area 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 will be
accepted
max. 10 students; taught and research; for holders of the Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours)
and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Accountancy (obtained following the Bachelor of Commerce
degree)
5 sem eve
4 sem day
1-2 years
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.
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Master of Science in Banking
and Finance
taught and research (mainly taught)
Master of Arts
taught and research (mainly research); Areas of Study:
Banking and Finance
Economics
Insurance and Risk Management
Management
Public Policy
5 sem eve
Master of Arts in Public
Policy Leadership
taught and research (mainly taught)
6 sem eve
Postgraduate Certificate in
Evidence –based
Management and Effective
Decision Making
Duration
Part-Time
6 sem eve
2 sem eve
Bachelor of Commerce /
Bachelor of Commerce
(Honours)
Areas of Study:
Accountancy (offered within the Bachelor of Commerce course only)
Banking and Finance
Economics
Insurance
Management
Marketing
Public Policy
3 / 4 yrs
day
Bachelor of Commerce
(Honours) in Management
for holders of the Bachelor of Science (Business and Computing)
1 yr day
Bachelor of Commerce
offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus only, for holders of the Diploma in Commerce; Areas
of Study:
Economics
Management
3 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.
Course
Notes
Bachelor of Commerce
(Honours)
offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus only; for eligible holders of the Bachelor of
Commerce degree which includes at least one of the following two areas of study:
Economics
Management
Bachelor of Science
(Honours) in Business and
Information Technology
Duration
Full-Time
Duration
Part-Time
2 yrs eve
3 yrs day
Higher Diploma in
Administration and
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
Diploma in Marketing and
Sales Management
2 yrs eve
Certificate in Banking and
Finance
1 yr eve
Certificate in Marketing and
Sales Management
1 yr 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.
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Certificate of Finance in
International Trade
The course will only be offered subject to sufficient demand and the starting date might not
coincide with the beginning of October 2016. Please indicate your interest in following this
course by sending an email to: bankingfinance.fema@um.edu.mt
1 sem day
Master in Teaching and
Learning NEW
taught and research (mainly taught);
The list of areas of study offered, the number of places available and selection criteria will be
published at a later stage. Details regarding Proficiency Tests can be found here:
Maltese/English Proficiency tests
4 sem day
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in
Early Childhood Education
and Care NEW * No late
applications will be accepted
max. 30 students
3 yrs day
Bachelor of Education
(Honours) * No late
applications will be accepted
max. 20 students; Area of Study:
Early Childhood Education and Care
This top-up degree is offered only for holders of MCAST - BTEC Higher National Diploma in
Advanced Studies in Early Years
2 yrs day
mainly by research; Areas of Study:
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
3 sem day
Duration
Part-Time
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering
Master of Science in
Engineering **
Master of Science in
Integrated Product
Development
taught and research (mainly taught)
6 sem eve
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.
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Bachelor of Engineering
(Honours)
Areas of Study:
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
4 yrs day
Duration
Part-Time
Faculty of Health Sciences
Master of Science **
* No very late applications
will be accepted
mainly by research; Areas of Study:
Applied Biomedical Science
Communication Therapy
Food Studies and Environmental Health
Health Services Management
Nursing
Podiatry
Radiography
Master of Science * No late
applications will be accepted
taught and research (mainly research); Area of Study:
Clinical Biomechanics max. 6 students
Master of Science * No late
applications will be accepted
taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Study:
Audiology max. 10 students
Clinical Speech and Language Sciences max. 10 students
Health Services Management max. 10 students
Midwifery max. 6 students
Nursing max. 14 students
Nursing (Mental Health) max. 6 students
Physiotherapy max. 10 students
Radiography (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) max. 8 students
Radiography (Vascular Ultrasound) max. 8 students
3 sem day
3 sem day
3 sem day
3 sem day
3 sem day
6 sem day
6 sem day
6 sem day
6 sem day
6 sem day
6 sem day
6 sem day
6 sem day
6 sem eve
6 sem eve
5 sem day
6 sem day
6 sem day
6 sem day
6 sem eve
6 sem day
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.
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Master of Science in Medical max. 10 students; taught and research (mainly taught)
Physics * No late applications
will be accepted
4 sem day
International Master of
Science in Community
Psychiatric Nursing * No late
applications will be accepted
max. 18 students; taught and research (mainly taught); under the auspices of the International
Collaborative Programmes; offered with the University of Southern Indiana, USA
3 sem day
Postgraduate Diploma in
Dietetics * No late
applications will be accepted
max. 5 students
2 sem day
Bachelor of Science
(Honours) * No late
applications will be accepted
Areas of Study:
4 yrs day
Bachelor of Science
(Honours)
Areas of Study:
Duration
Part-Time
Applied Biomedical Science max. 24 students
Communication Therapy max. 15 students
Midwifery max. 15 students
Occupational Therapy max. 20 EU / EEA Students; and 2 Non-EU / EEA Students
Physiotherapy max. 30 students
Podiatry max. 10 EU / EEA Students; and 2 Non-EU / EEA Students
Radiography max. 12 students; applicants for this course are required to be aged not less than
18 years within three months from the date on which the course commences
3 yrs day
Applied Food and Nutritional Sciences max. 10 students * No late applications will be accepted
Nursing
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.
Course
Notes
Bachelor of Science
(Honours) * No late
applications will be accepted
Area of Study:
Community Nursing max.20 students
for holders of the Diploma in Nursing studies
Bachelor of Science
(Honours) Health Science *
No late applications will be
accepted
max. 50 students; for holders of the Diploma in Health Science or a comparable qualification
Higher Diploma in Health
Science (including
preparatory course)
Area of Study: Nursing Studies
Duration
Full-Time
Duration
Part-Time
3 yrs day
2 to 4 yrs
distance
learning
Preparatory
Course:
Applicants are required to be aged not less than 18 years within three months following the date 1 yr day +
on which the Preparatory Course commences
Higher
Diploma: 2
An academic proficiency test will be held for applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners)
yrs day
clause' on 12 September 2016. This date cannot be changed. Details regarding the assessment
of mature applicants (adult learners) can be found here:
http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/251794/NoticereAcademicProficiencyTes
t.pdf
The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult
learners) clause' (those who will be sitting for the test) is 31 August 2016. Closing date for other
applicants is 30 September 2016
Certificate in Clinical Nursing
Practice
Areas of Study:
Mental Health Nursing
Theatre Nursing
Elderly Care
2 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.
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Duration
Part-Time
Master of Science **
mainly by research; Areas of Study:
Communications and Computer Engineering
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
Microelectronics and Nanoelectronics
3 sem day
5 sem eve
Master of Science
taught and research (mainly research); Areas of Study:
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science
3 sem day
5 sem day
Master of Science
taught and research (mainly taught); Area of Study:
Computer Science
3 sem day
Master of Science in Human
Language Science and
Technology
taught and research (mainly taught); Details on how to apply are available from:
http://lct-master.org.
4 sem day
Master of Science in
Information and
Communication Technology
taught and research; Areas of Study:
Computer Information Systems
Microelectronics and Microsystems
Signal Processing and Machine Learning
Telecommunications
4 sem day
4 sem day
4 sem day
4 sem day
Bachelor of Science
(Honours)
Areas of Study:
Computer Engineering
Computing Science
3 yrs day
3 yrs day
Faculty of Information and
Communication Technology
8 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.
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Duration
Part-Time
Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology
(Honours)
Areas of Study:
Artificial Intelligence
Computing and Business
Software Development
3 yrs day
Master of Arts in Financial
Services
taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem eve
Master of Arts in Law **
mainly by research
5 sem eve
Master of Arts in Mediation
* No late applications will be
accepted
min. 10 students; max. 30 students; taught and research (mainly taught)
5 sem eve
Master of Arts in Ocean
Governance
min. 15 students; taught and research (mainly taught); under the auspices of the International
Collaborative Programmes; offered in collaboration with the International Ocean Institute.
3 sem day
Master of Laws
Areas of Study:
3 sem day
6 sem day
European and Comparative Law; taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem day
5 sem day
European Business Law; taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem day
5 sem day
International Law ** mainly by research
3 sem day
Faculty of Laws
6 sem eve
Energy, Environmental and Climate Change Law
min. 15 students, max. 30 students; taught and research (mainly taught) commencing in
September; under the auspices of the International Collaborative Programmes; offered with
the Institute for Environmental and Energy Law within the University of Leuven. Late
applications to be accepted until 31 August 2016 since lectures commence on 19 September
2016.
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.
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for a written test
to be held on 9 September 2016. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an
interview which will be held on 16 September 2016. These dates cannot be changed. Details
regarding the assessment of mature applicants (adult learners) can be found here:
http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/262253/NOTICE_FOR_LLB_HONS_MATU
RE_APPLICANTS_-_INTAKE_2016.pdf
The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult
learners) clause' (those who will be sitting for the written test and/or interview) is 31 August
2016. The closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2016
4 yrs day
Diploma in the Laws of
Procedure
min 10 students;
Duration
Part-Time
4 sem eve
Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' will be required to sit for a written
test to be held on 9 September 2016. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an
interview which will be held on 16 September 2016. These dates cannot be changed. Details
regarding assessment of mature applicants (adult learners) can be found here:
http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/262250/NOTICE_FOR_DIP_LAWS_OF_PR
OCEDURE_MATURE_APPLICANTS_-_INTAKE_2016.pdf
The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult
learners) clause' (those who will be sitting for the written test and/or interview) is 31 August
2016. The closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2016.
Faculty of Media and
Knowledge Sciences
Master of Arts **
mainly by research; Areas of Study:
Cognitive Science
Digital Arts
Information Policy and Governance
Knowledge and Information Management
Media and Communications
3 sem day
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.
Course
Notes
Master of Arts in
Documentary Heritage and
Melitensia Studies
taught and research (mainly taught)
Master of Arts in Integrated
Marketing Communication
taught and research (mainly taught); under the auspices of the International Collaborative
Programmes offered in collaboration with King’s College of the University of London
3 sem day
Master of Fine Arts in Digital
Arts
taught and research
4 sem eve
Master of Science in
Cognitive Science * No late
applications will be accepted
max. 15 students; taught and research (mainly taught);
Applicants who apply by the first deadline of the 29 April 2016 will be placed in rank order
according to the selection criteria approved by Senate and offered the first 7 places. The
remaining applicants (if any) will be considered for selection with those applicants who apply
after the 29 April 2016 and before the second deadline of the 21 July 2016.
3 sem day
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 Knowledge and
Information Management /
Bachelor of Knowledge and
Information Management
(Honours)
Diploma in Archives and
Records Management
Duration
Full-Time
Duration
Part-Time
6 sem day
3 / 4 yrs
day
3 yrs day
view the list of areas of study offered
3 yrs day
2 yrs 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.
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Diploma in Journalism
Diploma in Library and
Information Studies
Duration
Part-Time
2 yrs day
2 yrs day
Faculty of Medicine and
Surgery
Doctorate in Pharmacy * No
late applications will be
accepted
min. 17 EU / EEA students; 3 non-EU / EEA students; max. 30 students; taught and research
(mainly research); under the auspices of the International Collaborative Programmes; offered
with the College of Pharmacy at the University of Illinois at Chicago
3 yrs day
Master in Advanced Clinical
Pharmacy * No late
applications will be accepted
min. 17 EU / EEA students; 3 non-EU / EEA students; max. 30 students; taught and research
(mainly taught); under the auspices of the International Collaborative Programmes; offered with
the College of Pharmacy at the University of Illinois at Chicago
This course forms part of the Doctorate in Pharmacy
3 sem day
Master of Pharmacy
min. 6 students; taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem day
Master of Science **
mainly by research; Areas of Study:
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Family Medicine
Molecular Pharmacology
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Pathology NEW
Pharmacy
Physiology
Psychiatry
3 sem day
Master of Science in
Biomedical Sciences
Areas of Study:
Haematology - taught and research (mainly research)
Microbiology min. 2 students; taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem day
5 sem day
6 sem day
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.
Course
Notes
Molecular Biology and Genetics - taught and research (mainly research)
Neuroscience - either taught and research (mainly research) or mainly by research
Master of Science in
Pharmacology / Clinical
Pharmacology * No late
applications will be accepted
min. 4 students; max. 6 students; taught and research (mainly research)
Doctor of Medicine and
Surgery * No late
applications will be accepted
The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants presenting overseas qualifications is
15 March 2016. Certificates from UK examining boards are considered as overseas qualifications.
Information regarding entry to the medical course commencing in 2016 for applicants presenting
overseas qualification may be found here.
Duration
Full-Time
3 sem day
3 sem day
Duration
Part-Time
6 sem day
5 sem day
5 yrs day
The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants presenting International
Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) or European Baccalaureate Diploma (EB) who are not in possession
of a Secondary Education (SEC) pass in Maltese and who intend to register for the Medical
Maltese course being offered by the University of Malta is 15 March 2016. Information regarding
entry to the medical course commencing in 2016 for applicants presenting the IB and EB may be
found here.
Bachelor of Science
(Honours) in Pharmaceutical
Science
min. 6 students
4 yrs day
Bachelor of Science
(Honours) in Pharmaceutical
Technology
min. 6 students
3 yrs day
mainly by research; Areas of Study:
Biology
Chemistry
3 sem day
Faculty of Science
Master of Science **
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.
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Duration
Part-Time
3 sem day
5 sem eve
6 sem day
Geosciences
Metamaterials
Physics
Master of Science
taught and research (mainly research); Areas of Study:
Operations Research
Statistics
Master of Science
taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Study:
Mathematics
Petroleum Studies
3 sem day
3 sem day
Master of Science in Applied
Oceanography
taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem day
Bachelor of Science
(Honours)
in two areas of study: view the list of areas of study offered
4 yrs day
Bachelor of Science
(Honours)
Areas of study:
3 yrs day
Biology
Chemistry
Chemistry with Materials
Computational Physics
Faculty for Social Wellbeing
Master in Counselling * No max. 26 students; taught and research (mainly taught)
late applications will be
accepted
8 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.
Course
Notes
Master of Arts in
Criminology ** * No late
applications will be accepted
max. 15 students; mainly by research
5 sem eve
Master of Arts in Disability
Studies * No late
applications will be accepted
max. 20 students; taught and research (mainly taught)
6 sem eve
Master of Arts in Social Work
Preparatory Programme ONLY
2 sem day
Master of Arts in
max. 25 students; taught and research (mainly taught); under the auspices of the International
Transcultural Counselling
Collaborative Programmes; offered with the University of New Orleans
* No late applications will be
accepted
Master of Gender Studies
* No late applications will be
accepted
max. 15 students; taught and research (mainly research)
Master of Gerontology and
Geriatrics
taught and research (mainly taught)
Master in Family Therapy
and Systemic Practice * No
late applications will be
accepted
max. 16 students; taught and research (mainly taught)
Duration
Full-Time
Duration
Part-Time
4 sem day
3 sem day
6 sem day /
eve
3 sem day
8 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.
Course
Notes
Master in Family Therapy
and Systemic Practice * No
late applications will be
accepted
max. 6 students; taught and research – for students already in possession of a recognised
Postgraduate Diploma in Family Therapy.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in
Criminology
Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English
Proficiency Test to be held on 14 September 2016. Successful applicants will then be required to
sit for an interview during the last two weeks of September 2016. These dates cannot be
changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test if they are in
possession of SEC level English at grade 5 or better or equivalent. The closing date for receipt of
applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' (those who will be
sitting for the proficiency test and/or interview) is 31 August 2016. The closing date for other
applicants is 30 September 2016.
Duration
Full-Time
4 sem eve
3 yrs day
A part-time course will also be offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus if there is a
sufficient number of qualified applicants.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in
Social Policy / Social Work
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in
Social Wellbeing Studies
NEW
5 yrs eve
Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English Social Work
Proficiency Test to be held on 14 September 2016. Successful applicants will then be required to 4 yrs day
sit for an interview during the last two weeks of September 2016. These dates cannot be
changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test if they are in
possession of SEC level English at grade 5 or better or equivalent. The closing date for receipt of Social Policy
applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' (those who will be 3 yrs day
sitting for the proficiency test and/or interview) is 31 August 2016. The closing date for other
applicants is 30 September 2016.
Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English
Proficiency Test to be held on 14 September 2016. Successful applicants will then be required to
sit for an interview during the last two weeks of September 2016. These dates cannot be
changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test if they are in
possession of SEC level English at grade 5 or better or equivalent. The closing date for receipt of
applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' (those who will be
sitting for the proficiency test and/or interview) is 31 August 2016. The closing date for other
applicants is 30 September 2016.
Duration
Part-Time
6 sem day
Social Work
6 to 8 yrs
Day
Social Policy
5 to 6 yrs
Day
10 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.
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in
Youth and Community
Studies
Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English
Proficiency Test to be held on 14 September 2016. Successful applicants will then be required to
sit for an interview during the last two weeks of September 2016. These dates cannot be
changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting the proficiency test if they are in
possession of SEC level English at grade 5 or better or equivalent. The closing date for receipt of
applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' (those who will be
sitting for the proficiency test and/or interview) is 31 August 2016. The closing date for other
applicants is 30 September 2016.
3 yrs day
Bachelor of Psychology
(Honours)
Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for a Biology
Examination to be held on 12 September 2016. Successful applicants will then be required to sit
for an interview during the last two weeks of September 2016. These dates cannot be changed.
The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult
learners) clause' (those who will be sitting for the exam and/or interview) is 31 August 2016. The
closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2016.
3 yrs day
Higher Diploma in
Gerontology and Geriatrics
Duration
Part-Time
6 sem eve
Higher Diploma in
Psychology
for holders of a Bachelor's degree with Psychology as a main area of study
Certificate in Community
Access for Disabled People
NEW
max. 25 students
Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English
Proficiency Test to be held on 14 September 2016. Successful applicants will then be required to
sit for an interview during the last week of September 2016. These dates cannot be changed.
Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test if they are in possession of
SEC level English at grade 5 or better or equivalent. The closing date for receipt of applications
from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' (those who will be sitting for the
proficiency test and/or interview) is 31 August 2016. The closing date for other applicants is 30
September 2016.
1 yr day
2 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.
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Duration
Part-Time
Licentiate in Sacred Theology
taught and research (mainly taught)
4 sem day
Master of Arts in Business
Ethics
taught and research (mainly taught)
6 sem eve
Master of Arts in Religious
Studies
taught and research (mainly research)
6 sem eve
Master of Arts in Spiritual
Companionship
taught and research (mainly taught)
6 sem eve
Master of Arts in Spirituality
taught and research (mainly taught)
6 sem eve
Master of Arts in Theology
taught and research (mainly research)
6 sem eve
Faculty of Theology
Bachelor of Sacred Theology
5 yrs day
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in
Theology
either Theology as the single Honours Main area of study
or Theology as the Honours Main area of study with a subsidiary area chosen from
Mathematics, Philosophy or Physics
3 yrs day
3 yrs day
Bachelor of Arts in Theology
and Human Studies
view the list of areas of study offered
3 yrs day
Diploma in Religious Studies
5 yrs eve
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.
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Duration
Part-Time
taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem day
5 sem day
International Institute for
Baroque Studies
Master of Arts in Baroque
Studies
Diploma in Baroque
Architecture
2 yrs day
Pre-tertiary Institute
Certificate in Baroque
Architecture
2 sem day
Institute for Climate Change
and Sustainable
Development
Master of Science **
mainly by research
3 sem eve
Postgraduate Certificate in
Geographic Information
Systems
5 sem eve
2 sem eve
Institute of Digital Games
Master of Science in Digital
Games * No late
applications will be accepted
max. 20 students; taught and research
Applicants who apply by the first deadline of the 29 April 2016 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 29 April 2016 and before the second deadline of the 21 July 2016.
4 sem day
8 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.
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Duration
Part-Time
Master of Science in Digital
Games
taught and research (mainly research)
4 sem day
taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem day
6 sem day
Master of Arts in European
Integration Studies **
mainly by research
3 sem day
6 sem day
Master of Arts in European
Politics, Economics and Law
taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem day
5 sem day
Bachelor of European
Studies/Bachelor of
European Studies (Honours)
view the list of areas of study offered
3 yrs day
The Edward de Bono
Institute for the Design and
Development of Thinking
Master in Creativity and
Innovation
Institute for European
Studies
Islands and Small States
Institute
Master of Arts in Islands and
Small States Studies
min. 5 students; 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
offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus only
4 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.
Course
Notes
Diploma in Lace Studies
offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus only
Duration
Full-Time
Duration
Part-Time
4 sem eve
Institute of Earth Systems
Master of Science in
Environmental Management
and Sustainability
max. 24 students; taught and research (mainly taught); under the auspices of the International
Collaborative Programmes; offered jointly with James Madison University
Closing date for receipt of applications for this course is 15 June 2016.
3 sem day
Bachelor of Science
(Honours) in Earth Systems
3 yrs day
Bachelor of Science
(Honours) in Mediterranean
Agro -Ecosystems
Management
3 yrs day
Diploma in Agriculture
1 yr day
Preparatory Course for
Diploma in Agriculture
1 yr day
Institute of Linguistics
Master of Arts in Linguistics
**
mainly by research
3 sem day
Master of Science in
Language and Computation
taught and research (mainly research)
3 sem day
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.
Course
Notes
Bachelor of Science
(Honours) in Human
Language Technology
Duration
Full-Time
Duration
Part-Time
3 yrs day
Institute of Maltese
Studies
Master in Maltese Studies
taught and research (mainly taught)
6 sem eve
Institute of Space Science
and Astronomy
Master of Science
Areas of Study:
Astroinformatics – taught and research (mainly research)
Astronomy** - mainly by research
Astrophysics** - mainly by research
Cosmology** - mainly by research
3 sem day
3 sem day
3 sem day
3 sem day
Master of Science in
Sustainable Energy **
mainly by research
3 sem day
Master of Science in
Sustainable Energy
taught and research (mainly taught)
Institute for Sustainable
Energy
5 sem eve
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.
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Duration
Part-Time
Institute for Tourism, Travel
and Culture
Master of Arts in Cultural
Sustainability and Tourism
taught and research (mainly taught)
5 sem eve
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 similar qualifications, may be admitted to Year 2 of the Course under those conditions
as the Board may impose
3 yrs day
Master of Arts in Conflict
Resolution and
Mediterranean Security
taught and research (mainly taught); under the auspices of the International Collaborative
Programmes; offered jointly with George Mason University
3 sem day
Master of Arts in Diplomatic
Studies
taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem day
Mediterranean Academy of
Diplomatic Studies
Diploma in Diplomatic
Studies
4 sem eve
Centre for Biomedical
Cybernetics
Master of Science in
Biomedical Cybernetics
mainly by research
3 sem day
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.
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Duration
Part-Time
taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem eve
6 sem eve
max. 40 students; taught and research (mainly taught)
3 sem day
from 5 sem
day up to
11 sem day
Centre for English Language
Proficiency
Master of Arts in Teaching
English to Speakers of Other
Languages (TESOL)
Centre for Entrepreneurship
and Business Incubation
Master in Knowledge -Based
Entrepreneurship * No late
applications will be accepted
Centre for Environmental
Education and Research
max. 15 students; taught and research (mainly taught)
6 sem eve
Master in Lifelong Career
Guidance and Development
NEW
max. 30 students; taught and research (mainly taught);
applicants for this course are required to sit for an interview which will be held on 13 September
2016
6 sem eve
Bachelor in Work and
Human Resources (Honours)
Course offered jointly with the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy;
An English proficiency test and an Interview for applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult
Master in Education for
Sustainable Development
* No late applications will be
accepted
Centre for Labour Studies
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.
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Duration
Part-Time
learners) clause' will be held on 7 September 2016. Successful applicants will then be required to
sit for an interview on 12 September 2016. These date cannot be changed. Such applicants shall
be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test if they are in possession of a pass at Grade 3 or
better in SEC Level English Language or a pass at the same standard in a comparable
qualification. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity
(adult learners) clause' (those who will be sitting for the English proficiency test) will be 31 August
2016. The closing date for other applicants will be 30 September 2016.
Diploma in Gender, Work
and Society NEW
Course offered jointly with the Faculty of Social Wellbeing, Department of Gender Studies;
2 yrs day
Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English
Proficiency Test to be held on 7 September 2016. Successful applicants will then be required to
sit for an interview on 19 September 2016. These dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall
be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test if they are in possession of SEC level English at
grade 5 or better or equivalent. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in
terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' (those who will be sitting for the proficiency test
and/or interview) is 31 August 2016. The closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2016.
Centre for Traditional
Chinese Medicine
Master in Traditional
Chinese Medicine and
Culture
taught and research (mainly taught); under the auspices of the International Collaborative
Programmes; offered in collaboration with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- China
3 sem day
taught and research (mainly taught);
2 yrs day
Euro-Mediterranean Centre
for Educational Research
Master in Education Policies
for Global Development
(GLOBED)
This degree, offered under the Erasmus Mundus Master's Programme, is a joint degree delivered
by three partner institutions: Autonomous University of Barcelona, University of Malta and
University of Oslo. Further information regarding the programme of study and the application
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.
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Duration
Part-Time
procedure will be available at: http://globed.eu
Next call for applications will open next December 2016
School of Performing Arts
Master of Arts *
mainly by research; Areas of Study:
Dance Studies
Performing Arts
Theatre Studies
3 sem day
6 sem day
Master of Music **
mainly by research; Areas of Specialisation:
Composition
Ethnomusicology
Musicology
Performance
3 sem day
6 sem day
Master in Performance
Studies (Dance)
taught and research (mainly taught)
5 sem
distance
learning
Bachelor in Dance Studies
(Honours)
3 yrs day
Bachelor in Theatre
(Honours) NEW
3 yrs day
International School for
Foundation Studies
Certificate in Foundation
Studies
Subject Areas:
Humanities and Commerce
Science, Engineering and ICT
Medical, Dental and Health Sciences
1 yr
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.
Course
Notes
Duration
Full-Time
Duration
Part-Time
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.
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 end August 2016 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.
** Click here 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"
Lectures for study-units relating to courses offered on a full-time and part-time basis may be held on any day from Monday to Friday between 0800 and 2000
hours. The University shall endeavour to announce the days on which a course is to be held prior to its commencement. However, it cannot be bound by fixed
days and times for the duration of the whole course. Applicants are encouraged to consult the respective Faculty/Institute/Centre/School for further
information.
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.
Other courses may be added in due course.
Office of the Registrar
Msida, 25 May 2016
V35. cc
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.