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The list of Units on offer for Academic Year 2025/6 - October. Click the Apply Now if you are interested in applying for any of the below Units.
Unit code
Title
ECTS
Offered during
Spanish and Latin American Cultural Studies 1
4
Semester 1
Beekeeping and the Art of Honey Making
4
Semester 1
Reaching for the Stars: Astronomy and the Universe
4
Semester 1
Herbal Science: From Field to Consumer
4
Semester 1
Psychology of Communication: Theory and Practice
4
Semester 1
Dinosaurs and the Evolution of Life on Earth
4
Semester 1
Getting to Know Indigenous Trees: Description, Benefits, Uses, Protection, Propagation, Management
4
Semester 1
The Underground Christian Monuments: Decoration and Inscriptions
4
Semester 1
The Art of Maltese Bobbin Lace 1
4
Semester 1
Appreciating Antiques: An Introduction to Art and Antique Collecting in Malta and Gozo
4
Semester 1
Artistic Treasures of the Knights of St John
4
Semester 1
Introduction to Natural Hoof Care and Equine Locomotion
4
Semester 1
Mediterranean and Arctic Issues: Understanding Marine Processes in these Two Regions
4
Semester 1
Achieve: A Personal Development Journey
4
Semester 1
Psychology of the Family and Sexuality
4
Semester 1
Centre Stage: Celebrating Women in Music
4
Semester 1
Sexual and Gender Diversity
4
Semester 1
The Biology of Well-being: Evolutionary Insights and Solutions
4
Semester 1
Antibiotics – Poisons or Life Savers?
4
Semester 1
Maltese Lace Advanced Approach 2, ‘tal-Balla’ Lace
4
Semester 1
The Bible and the Ancient Near East
4
Semester 1
Programming in Python
4
Semester 1
Other Units offered by the Centre
Unit code
Title
ECTS
Offered during
Prehistory to Byzantine Times: Malta's Archaeology
4
A Short History of the Universe: The Big Bang to the Dinosaurs
8
Patterns in Human Geography: The Maltese Scenario
4
Lighting up the Skies: The Chemistry of Fireworks
4
Health, Food and Lifestyle
4
Exploring Malta’s Mediascape
4
The Maltese Legal System: An Introduction
4
The Environment: Issues and Challenges
4
Preserving our Treasures
4
Social Research Methods
4
History of Art from Giotto to Cézanne
4
A Taste of Spain and Latin America
8
Millennial Milestones: A History of Malta
8
Physical Geography of the Maltese Islands
4
Wild Plants: Identification, Appreciation and Uses
4
Gardens at Risk: Fighting Plant Pests and Diseases
4
Understanding Economics
4
Il-Malti, ilbiera"æ u llum. U G"æada?
4
Marketing: The Art and Science of Customer Retention
4
Adventures in Philosophy
4
Mediterranean Food Culture
4
Couple Relationships in Contemporary Society
4
War, Trade and Exploration: An Archaeology of the Sea
4
Climate Change: From the Ancient Past to Alien Planets
4
Written in Stone: Fossil Records in Malta
4
Empowering Media Audiences
4
Travels in Architectural History
4
Opera, Symphony and Ballet in Russia
4
Plants, Insects, Birds and Man
4
Fundamental Questions in Biology
4
Introduction to Digital Citizenship
4
From Plato to the Playstation
4
Valletta: The Making of a City
4
Malta: People and History 1
4
Malta: People and History 2
4
Introduction to Film History and Film Directing
4
The Child beyond the Label: Advances in the Understanding of Dyslexia
4
Compensation For Damages and Loss: Your Legal Rights
4
An Introduction to Disability Issues
4
Foundations of Online Teaching and Learning
4
The Ascent of Finance, Commerce and Money in Modern Economies
4
Opera Appreciation: Voice, Drama and Music
4
An Introduction to the Nineteenth-Century French Novel
4
A Short History of the Universe: The Big Bang Theory and the Formation of the Universe
4
Sustainable Disability Practice for Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Managers
8
Narrative Research for Community Inclusive Development (CBID) Practice
4
Introduction to Disability Concepts and Practice for Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Workers
4
The Medico-Legal Conundrum: Action and Reaction
4
Herbal Medicine in Western and Chinese Culture
4
Plant Health Controls: The Role and Duties of a Plant Health Inspector
4
Microbes: Unseen Life on Earth
4
Unleashing the Writer in Every Child – The Writing Workshop Approach
8
The Blockchain World: An Introduction
4
Managing Group Dynamics
4
Our Restless Planet: Earthquakes and More
4
Farming with Profits: Fundamentals of Rural Entrepreneurship
4
Building Bridges: Developing skills to work with people from different cultures
4
Gender based Violence for Healthcare Professionals
4
Sustainable Development: Understanding the ifs and the buts
4
Managing Tourism Today – A Guide for the Non-Tourism Host and the Seasoned Practitioner
4
Horror in Literature and Cinema: An Introduction
4
Mediation, Diplomacy and Democracy
4
The Splendour of the Baroque: Magnificence in Art and Architecture from the 16th to the 18th Century
4
The rise of the Christian Hero
4
Ancient and Medieval Local Worship Spaces
4
A Sonic Landscape in Time: From Baroque to Multimedia
4
International Migration: A Global Challenge for the 21st Century
4
Politics, Society and Ethics
4
The upside of business failure: How to avoid the most common mistakes
4
Internships in Enterprise and Industry
12
History of the Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus
4
Mistakes: the possible precedent of success
4
Soil and Water Management Practice for Field and Garden
4
Understanding Maritime Boundary Disputes: Law and Geography of Maritime Delimitation
4
Between the Folds: The Art of Paper Manipulation
4
Malta’s Collective Memory
4
Introduction to Cartography: Geographic Information System (GIS), Spatial Analysis and Drone Mapping
4
Food Security and Systems: A Focus for the Maltese Island
4
How to plan, launch and grow your own business
4
Fundamental principles of Insurance operations
4
Inventing Ourselves: Expressions of Maltese Identity through Culture Practice
4
Learn to Play Chess: The Local History and Application to Day-to-Day Life
4
Introduction to Traditional Joinery with Hand Tools
4
Savour and Save: Mastering Healthy and Sustainable Cuisine on a Budget
4
Financial Capability & Entrepreneurship: A Development Program for Educators
4
Care of the Elderly: Theory and Practice
14
Music in the Ancient World
4
Belief in God: Exploring its Relevance Today
4
Foundations of Catholic Theology: Scripture, Belief and Worship
4
Spanish and Latin American Cultural Studies 2
4
Classics and the Cinema
4
Under the Waves: Our Seas in Focus
4
The Art of Winemaking - Part 1
4
Focusing on the Human in Human Resource Management
4
Sanskrit Culture: The Roots of the Indo-European Civilizations
4
The Detective and the City: From Dupin and Sherlock to Hannibal and Batman
4
Gods, Heroes and Monsters: Classical Myths
4
People on the Move: Understanding Global Migration
4
Psychology of Adjustment: Negotiating the Challenges of Life
4
Mapping the Crime Scene: Issues in Criminal Justice
4
The Constitution of Malta and Human Rights
4
Saving Lives: Amazing Medical Devices
4
La letteratura italiana moderna e contemporanea (Italian Modern and Contemporary Literature)
4
Lobbying and Campaigning
4
Ir-Rappre"ùentazzjoni u x-Xbihat Korporali fil-Letteratura Maltija
4
Popular Culture: Sixties Britain to Contemporary Times
4
Ideas and Business Venturing
4
The Bible and Archaeology
4
English: Structure and Rhetoric
4
Human Unity and Diversities: The Body, Food, and Culture
4
The Decorative Arts in Malta
4
The Art and the Science of Healing
4
The Philosophy of Literature and Artistic Aesthetics
4
Rethinking Leadership: New Realities and New Contexts
4
Consumer Rights and Protection
4
Representing Presentation: Western Art through the Eyes of Marcel Duchamp
4
Interpreting Music Culture: Multimodality, MTV and the Eurovision
4
Going Deeper Under the Waves: Advanced Marine Issues
4
The Rise of Science Fiction
4
The Human Voice: History and Theory of Vocal Art
4
Decision-Making Under Uncertainty: The Role of Strategic Foresight
6
Games for Learning: Creating Effective Game Experiences for Learning
5
Communication and Learning in Museums, Hands-On Centres and Outdoor Settings
4
Dark Tourism: Sites of Death, Suffering, and the Macabre in Malta
4
Management Skills: Bringing out the Best in Yourself at Work
4
Educational Policy Development in Malta. What Lessons Can we Learn?
4
Leaving No-One Behind: Public Health, through the Looking Glass
4
Wining and Dining the Roman Way: The Archaeology of Food Production
4
Storming the Teacup: Conflict Simulation by Tabletop Wargaming
4
Engaging Science and Religion: Finding Common Ground
4
Women’s Suffrage: International and Maltese Milestones
4
Sound and Soundscapes in the Performing Arts
4
Mind Your Head – The Mental Fitness Guide
4
Introduction to Civil Aviation and Aeronautics
4
The Art of Maltese Bobbin Lace 2
4
British Fiction in the Nineteenth Century
4
The Art of Winemaking Part 2
4
Viticulture – Setting Up and Managing Your Own Vineyard
4
Advanced Kitchen Chemistry
4
The Story of Western Drama: From the Greeks to Modern Times
4
The Biology of Struggle: Evolutionary Insights into Everyday Problems
4
The Art and Science behind Cheese Making (including other dairy products)
4
The Art of Public Speaking
4
Decoding the Human Brain
4
Feminism: History, Thought and Achievements
4
Olive tree cultivation and olive oil: From ancient roots to modern uses
4
Understanding Neoliberalism and its Impact on Society
4
Exploring the relationship between Education and Employment
4
Horror, Mystery and the Supernatural in British Victorian Fiction
4
Gifted by Nature: The Science of Being a Woman
4
Paradoxes in our Daily Lives
4
Literature, Arts, Music and Films: Political Implications
4
Aspects of Legal, Legislative and Judicial History
4
Comparison between Malta’s two self-governments of 1921 and 1947
4
Maltese Bobbin Lace: An advanced approach
4
Financial Capability: Unveiling the Power of Money Management and Investment
4
Understanding the Jihadi Mind
4
How to Make Fine Furniture with Hand Tools
4
Navigating the Modern Workspace: A Mentor’s Guide
4
Essential Palliative Care
10
ACCOBAMS Training Course in Cetacean Conservation
4
Nature Photography: Study Tour
4
Data X - An Introduction to Data Science: Storage, Visualisation and Analysis
4
Enterprise Architecture: A Practical Guide
4
Extreme Java Development
4
Software Test Automation and Continuous Integration
4
Web Development Foundations: A Pragmatic Approach
4
In-memory Data Management
4
Aspects of Civil Law and Practice
4
SME Internationalization and Export Management
4
Network Penetration Testing
4
3D Modeling and Visualisation using Maya
4
Data Science for Business
4
Reactive Microservices With Akka, Kafka and Docker
4
Video Game Design and Development with Unity
4
Blockchain and Smart Contract Programming
4
Audio Engineering: An Introduction
4
An Introduction to Data Science: Storage, Visualisation and Analysis
4
Introduction to Cyber Security
4
Strategic Industry 4.0 and IloT
4
Last Updated: 30 June 2025
The University makes every effort to ensure that the published Courses Plans, Programmes of Study and Study-Unit information are complete and up-to-date at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to make changes in case errors are detected after publication.
The availability of Units is subject to timetabling constraints.
Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice.
Unless for exceptional approved reasons, no changes to the programme of study for a particular academic year will be made once the students' registration period for that academic year begins.
The language of instruction at the University of Malta is English (where applicable, that is except for students following study-units in foreign languages), and students are expected to be fluent in the English language which will enable them to successfully complete their Erasmus+ Mobility.
The list of Units on offer for Academic Year 2025/6 - February. Click the Apply Now if you are interested in applying for any of the below Units.
Unit code
Title
ECTS
Offered during
Lighting up the Skies: The Chemistry of Fireworks
4
Semester 2
Il-Malti, ilbiera"æ u llum. U G"æada?
4
Semester 2
Adventures in Philosophy
4
Semester 2
Climate Change: From the Ancient Past to Alien Planets
4
Semester 2
Plants, Insects, Birds and Man
4
Semester 2
Opera Appreciation: Voice, Drama and Music
4
Semester 2
International Migration: A Global Challenge for the 21st Century
4
Semester 2
Savour and Save: Mastering Healthy and Sustainable Cuisine on a Budget
4
Semester 2
Music in the Ancient World
4
Semester 2
Belief in God: Exploring its Relevance Today
4
Semester 2
Foundations of Catholic Theology: Scripture, Belief and Worship
4
Semester 2
Spanish and Latin American Cultural Studies 2
4
Semester 2
Engaging Science and Religion: Finding Common Ground
4
Semester 2
Leadership in Action
4
Semester 2
The Art of Maltese Bobbin Lace 2
4
Semester 2
Literature, Arts, Music and Films: Political Implications
4
Semester 2
Maltese Bobbin Lace: An advanced approach
4
Semester 2
Navigating the Modern Workspace: A Mentor’s Guide
4
Semester 2
Software Test Automation and Continuous Integration
4
Semester 2
Web Development Foundations: A Pragmatic Approach
4
Semester 2
Audio Engineering: An Introduction
4
Semester 2
An Introduction to Data Science: Storage, Visualisation and Analysis
4
Semester 2
Other Units offered by the Centre
Unit code
Title
ECTS
Offered during
Spanish and Latin American Cultural Studies 1
4
Prehistory to Byzantine Times: Malta's Archaeology
4
A Short History of the Universe: The Big Bang to the Dinosaurs
8
Patterns in Human Geography: The Maltese Scenario
4
Health, Food and Lifestyle
4
Exploring Malta’s Mediascape
4
The Maltese Legal System: An Introduction
4
Beekeeping and the Art of Honey Making
4
The Environment: Issues and Challenges
4
Preserving our Treasures
4
Social Research Methods
4
History of Art from Giotto to Cézanne
4
A Taste of Spain and Latin America
8
Millennial Milestones: A History of Malta
8
Physical Geography of the Maltese Islands
4
Reaching for the Stars: Astronomy and the Universe
4
Wild Plants: Identification, Appreciation and Uses
4
Gardens at Risk: Fighting Plant Pests and Diseases
4
Understanding Economics
4
Marketing: The Art and Science of Customer Retention
4
Mediterranean Food Culture
4
Couple Relationships in Contemporary Society
4
War, Trade and Exploration: An Archaeology of the Sea
4
Written in Stone: Fossil Records in Malta
4
Empowering Media Audiences
4
Travels in Architectural History
4
Opera, Symphony and Ballet in Russia
4
Herbal Science: From Field to Consumer
4
Fundamental Questions in Biology
4
Introduction to Digital Citizenship
4
From Plato to the Playstation
4
Psychology of Communication: Theory and Practice
4
Valletta: The Making of a City
4
Malta: People and History 1
4
Malta: People and History 2
4
Introduction to Film History and Film Directing
4
The Child beyond the Label: Advances in the Understanding of Dyslexia
4
Compensation For Damages and Loss: Your Legal Rights
4
An Introduction to Disability Issues
4
Foundations of Online Teaching and Learning
4
The Ascent of Finance, Commerce and Money in Modern Economies
4
An Introduction to the Nineteenth-Century French Novel
4
A Short History of the Universe: The Big Bang Theory and the Formation of the Universe
4
Dinosaurs and the Evolution of Life on Earth
4
Sustainable Disability Practice for Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Managers
8
Narrative Research for Community Inclusive Development (CBID) Practice
4
Introduction to Disability Concepts and Practice for Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Workers
4
The Medico-Legal Conundrum: Action and Reaction
4
Herbal Medicine in Western and Chinese Culture
4
Plant Health Controls: The Role and Duties of a Plant Health Inspector
4
Microbes: Unseen Life on Earth
4
Unleashing the Writer in Every Child – The Writing Workshop Approach
8
The Blockchain World: An Introduction
4
Managing Group Dynamics
4
Our Restless Planet: Earthquakes and More
4
Farming with Profits: Fundamentals of Rural Entrepreneurship
4
Building Bridges: Developing skills to work with people from different cultures
4
Gender based Violence for Healthcare Professionals
4
Sustainable Development: Understanding the ifs and the buts
4
Managing Tourism Today – A Guide for the Non-Tourism Host and the Seasoned Practitioner
4
Horror in Literature and Cinema: An Introduction
4
Mediation, Diplomacy and Democracy
4
The Splendour of the Baroque: Magnificence in Art and Architecture from the 16th to the 18th Century
4
Getting to Know Indigenous Trees: Description, Benefits, Uses, Protection, Propagation, Management
4
The rise of the Christian Hero
4
Ancient and Medieval Local Worship Spaces
4
The Underground Christian Monuments: Decoration and Inscriptions
4
A Sonic Landscape in Time: From Baroque to Multimedia
4
Politics, Society and Ethics
4
The upside of business failure: How to avoid the most common mistakes
4
The Art of Maltese Bobbin Lace 1
4
Internships in Enterprise and Industry
12
History of the Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus
4
Appreciating Antiques: An Introduction to Art and Antique Collecting in Malta and Gozo
4
Mistakes: the possible precedent of success
4
Soil and Water Management Practice for Field and Garden
4
Understanding Maritime Boundary Disputes: Law and Geography of Maritime Delimitation
4
Between the Folds: The Art of Paper Manipulation
4
Malta’s Collective Memory
4
Introduction to Cartography: Geographic Information System (GIS), Spatial Analysis and Drone Mapping
4
Food Security and Systems: A Focus for the Maltese Island
4
How to plan, launch and grow your own business
4
Artistic Treasures of the Knights of St John
4
Fundamental principles of Insurance operations
4
Inventing Ourselves: Expressions of Maltese Identity through Culture Practice
4
Learn to Play Chess: The Local History and Application to Day-to-Day Life
4
Introduction to Traditional Joinery with Hand Tools
4
Financial Capability & Entrepreneurship: A Development Program for Educators
4
Care of the Elderly: Theory and Practice
14
Introduction to Natural Hoof Care and Equine Locomotion
4
Mediterranean and Arctic Issues: Understanding Marine Processes in these Two Regions
4
Achieve: A Personal Development Journey
4
Classics and the Cinema
4
Under the Waves: Our Seas in Focus
4
The Art of Winemaking - Part 1
4
Psychology of the Family and Sexuality
4
Focusing on the Human in Human Resource Management
4
Centre Stage: Celebrating Women in Music
4
Sanskrit Culture: The Roots of the Indo-European Civilizations
4
The Detective and the City: From Dupin and Sherlock to Hannibal and Batman
4
Gods, Heroes and Monsters: Classical Myths
4
People on the Move: Understanding Global Migration
4
Psychology of Adjustment: Negotiating the Challenges of Life
4
Mapping the Crime Scene: Issues in Criminal Justice
4
The Constitution of Malta and Human Rights
4
Saving Lives: Amazing Medical Devices
4
La letteratura italiana moderna e contemporanea (Italian Modern and Contemporary Literature)
4
Lobbying and Campaigning
4
Ir-Rappre"ùentazzjoni u x-Xbihat Korporali fil-Letteratura Maltija
4
Popular Culture: Sixties Britain to Contemporary Times
4
Ideas and Business Venturing
4
The Bible and Archaeology
4
English: Structure and Rhetoric
4
Human Unity and Diversities: The Body, Food, and Culture
4
The Decorative Arts in Malta
4
The Art and the Science of Healing
4
The Philosophy of Literature and Artistic Aesthetics
4
Rethinking Leadership: New Realities and New Contexts
4
Consumer Rights and Protection
4
Representing Presentation: Western Art through the Eyes of Marcel Duchamp
4
Interpreting Music Culture: Multimodality, MTV and the Eurovision
4
Going Deeper Under the Waves: Advanced Marine Issues
4
The Rise of Science Fiction
4
The Human Voice: History and Theory of Vocal Art
4
Decision-Making Under Uncertainty: The Role of Strategic Foresight
6
Games for Learning: Creating Effective Game Experiences for Learning
5
Communication and Learning in Museums, Hands-On Centres and Outdoor Settings
4
Dark Tourism: Sites of Death, Suffering, and the Macabre in Malta
4
Management Skills: Bringing out the Best in Yourself at Work
4
Educational Policy Development in Malta. What Lessons Can we Learn?
4
Leaving No-One Behind: Public Health, through the Looking Glass
4
Wining and Dining the Roman Way: The Archaeology of Food Production
4
Storming the Teacup: Conflict Simulation by Tabletop Wargaming
4
Women’s Suffrage: International and Maltese Milestones
4
Sound and Soundscapes in the Performing Arts
4
Mind Your Head – The Mental Fitness Guide
4
Introduction to Civil Aviation and Aeronautics
4
Sexual and Gender Diversity
4
British Fiction in the Nineteenth Century
4
The Art of Winemaking Part 2
4
Viticulture – Setting Up and Managing Your Own Vineyard
4
Advanced Kitchen Chemistry
4
The Story of Western Drama: From the Greeks to Modern Times
4
The Biology of Struggle: Evolutionary Insights into Everyday Problems
4
The Art and Science behind Cheese Making (including other dairy products)
4
The Biology of Well-being: Evolutionary Insights and Solutions
4
The Art of Public Speaking
4
Decoding the Human Brain
4
Feminism: History, Thought and Achievements
4
Olive tree cultivation and olive oil: From ancient roots to modern uses
4
Understanding Neoliberalism and its Impact on Society
4
Exploring the relationship between Education and Employment
4
Horror, Mystery and the Supernatural in British Victorian Fiction
4
Gifted by Nature: The Science of Being a Woman
4
Paradoxes in our Daily Lives
4
Antibiotics – Poisons or Life Savers?
4
Aspects of Legal, Legislative and Judicial History
4
Comparison between Malta’s two self-governments of 1921 and 1947
4
Financial Capability: Unveiling the Power of Money Management and Investment
4
Understanding the Jihadi Mind
4
How to Make Fine Furniture with Hand Tools
4
Maltese Lace Advanced Approach 2, ‘tal-Balla’ Lace
4
The Bible and the Ancient Near East
4
Essential Palliative Care
10
ACCOBAMS Training Course in Cetacean Conservation
4
Nature Photography: Study Tour
4
Data X - An Introduction to Data Science: Storage, Visualisation and Analysis
4
Enterprise Architecture: A Practical Guide
4
Extreme Java Development
4
In-memory Data Management
4
Aspects of Civil Law and Practice
4
SME Internationalization and Export Management
4
Network Penetration Testing
4
3D Modeling and Visualisation using Maya
4
Data Science for Business
4
Reactive Microservices With Akka, Kafka and Docker
4
Video Game Design and Development with Unity
4
Blockchain and Smart Contract Programming
4
Introduction to Cyber Security
4
Strategic Industry 4.0 and IloT
4
Last Updated: 30 June 2025
The University makes every effort to ensure that the published Courses Plans, Programmes of Study and Study-Unit information are complete and up-to-date at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to make changes in case errors are detected after publication.
The availability of Units is subject to timetabling constraints.
Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice.
Unless for exceptional approved reasons, no changes to the programme of study for a particular academic year will be made once the students' registration period for that academic year begins.
The language of instruction at the University of Malta is English (where applicable, that is except for students following study-units in foreign languages), and students are expected to be fluent in the English language which will enable them to successfully complete their Erasmus+ Mobility.
