The course is only open to members of the Malta Police Force holding an appointment of Probationary police Inspectors who shall be nominated by the Commissioner of Police.
It covers four main areas of study: criminology, police investigation, policing and law. It is specifically designed to equip police inspectors with the knowledge and skills required of them. Criminological theories are discussed and explained with the use of relevant, real-life situations, bringing to surface current controversies such as, the death penalty, race and crime, victims' rights, the rights of offenders, domestic violence and the nurture versus nature debate. Forensics and investigative skills are a core element of this course, which also includes current key issues of policing, namely: police culture, cybercrime, domestic violence, restorative justice, race/hate crime, homophobia/hate crime, the media and law.
Applicants may also be admitted under paragraph (c) of regulation 6 of the Admissions Regulations. Such applicants must be in possession of those qualifications and/or experience that would satisfy the Faculty Admissions Committee that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit. The eligibility of such applicants shall be decided by the Faculty Admissions Committee, following an interview conducted by an interviewing board.
All applicants shall be members of the Malta Police Force holding an appointment of Probationary Police Inspectors. Such applicants shall be nominated by the Commissioner of Police.
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.
The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the .
Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt, and our team will be more than happy to help.
After you receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues.
Semester 1
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
No fees apply. This programme is being sponsored by the Malta Police Force.
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