Master of Arts in Maltese - L-Universit脿 ta' Malta

Course Title

Master of Arts in Maltese

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

6 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Evening (by Research)

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Applicants must be in possession of:

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the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with Second Class or better in the same or in a closely related area of study as the area of study applied for,provided that the Board may consider applicants in possession of the Degree with Third Class Honours only if it is satisfied that such applicants are in possession of other qualifications, including relevant experience, obtained following the first cycle degree or
the degree of Bachelor of Arts in the same or in a closely related area of study as that applied for, with an average mark of not less than 55% in that area or
a degree from this or from another university which the Board considers as comparable to any of the degrees indicated in paragraphs (a) and (b) above. This comparability may, in exceptional cases, extend to applicants proposing a research topic which in itself bridges the area of study of the first degree and the one being applied for. In such cases, applicants would be required to attend an interview to assess their suitability, in accordance with procedures established by the Board.

Supplementary and Preparatory Programme

the Board may require applicants admitted under paragraphs (b) and if necessary (c) to follow and pass supplementary study-units and
applicants in possession of a degree with Third Class Honours or Category III shall be required to complete a preparatory programme.

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You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.

You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage. Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements.

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After you receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues.

This programme of study is also offered on a full-time basis. Please consult the Registrar's website for more information pertaining to courses offered by the University.

The M.A. by research in Maltese provides you with the chance to write an advanced and lengthy piece of original work on a topic of your choosing involving the Maltese language, its literature and culture under the expert guidance and supervision of the Faculty of Arts. If you would like to explore this rich language and its origin culture and have an original approach or hypothesis, this M.A. offers you the chance to showcase your project while improving your academic writing.


Semester 2

Obbligatorji (L-istudenti kollha g魔andhom jirre摹istraw g魔al dawn it-taqsimiet)

MAL5099*	Dissertazzjoni	80 ECTS
* L-istudenti huma mistennija jibdew ja魔dmu fuq id-dissertazzjoni fit-tieni semestru tas-sena akkademika 2024-25 (Frar 2025) u jtemmuha sa tmiem l-ewwel semestru tas-sena akkademika 2027-28 (Jannar 2028).

Semester 1

Obbligatorji (L-istudenti kollha g魔andhom jirre摹istraw g魔al dawn it-taqsimiet)

ATS5201	Methods of Research	5 ECTS
MAL5000**	Il-Metodolo摹ija tal-Qasam Mag魔偶ul ta' Ri膵erka	5 ECTS
** L-istudenti jridu jirre摹istraw g魔al din it-taqsima jew g魔al taqsima/taqsimiet o魔ra skont il-b偶onn u bl-approvazzjoni tal-Bord.

Dan il-programm ta鈥� studju jaqa鈥� ta魔t ir-Regolamenti 臓enerali g魔ar-Rikonoxximenti Universitarji ta鈥� wara l-Ewwel Grad tal-2021 u ta魔t l-Ordinamenti g魔all-g魔oti g魔all-Grad ta鈥� Master of Arts - M.A. - ta魔t l-awspi膵i tal-Fakult脿 tal-Arti.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Write and publish academic works of high-standard in Maltese and about the language and its literature
Learn how to make use of archival resources and to write academically about the field
Collect data for research analysis and apply sources and references to strengthen your writing
Cultivate a critical understanding of a research process.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 10,800
Yr 1: Eur 5,400 - Yr 2: Eur 5,400 - Yr 3: NIL

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As a graduate with an MA in Maltese, you will be able to enter a career as a teacher, editor, proof-reader, writer, librarian, journalist or cultural manager. You will also have transferable skills, such as the ability to carry out and organise research, which will aid you in office positions with established companies.

If you are interested in pursuing an academic career, and are seeking to hone your research skills and further your studies, then you may enrol in a doctorate programme offered at the University of Malta.

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