PMAMDTPDR5-2024-5-F - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Master of Arts in Mediterranean Studies

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

2 Semesters

30 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Day (by Research)

Information for International applicants

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The Course shall be open to applicants who are in possession of the Postgraduate Diploma in Mediterranean Studies.

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The focus of this MA will be on the thematic: you will explore the importance of phenomena like migration, urbanization, isolation, connectivity, the human and physical elements, the arts, and more. There will be an emphasis on the ever-changing boundaries between the local, the regional, and the global. For instance, while in the sixteenth century, the Spanish soldier Antonio Vázquez described the Netherlands as a land where produce had "neither juice nor taste," today, Italy – a land bathed in the Mediterranean sun – imports nearly 50,000 tonnes of fresh tomatoes from the same Netherlands. These developments blur the traditionally-accepted – and expected – lines of history, geography, and culture. Furthermore, you will engage in key debates, such as the idea of a 'clash of civilizations,' by placing them in the context of cultural engagements, which is the only way Jewish-Christian-Muslim (and other) human encounters can be properly understood.


Semester 2 (February 2025 - June 2025)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ATS5099*	Dissertation	30 ECTS
* Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 2 of academic year 2024-25 and continues up to the end of Semester 1 of academic year 2025-26.

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the degree of Master of Arts in Mediterranean Studies - M.A. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Arts.

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

Outline key traits that have shaped Mediterranean events over the centuries and explain their significance to contemporary developments;
Recognise and relate the diversity and unity that characterise the Mediterranean, in order to go beyond the standard interpretations of Mediterranean sameness;
Contribute to discussions about issues central to Mediterranean states and people;
Write a dissertation which will constitute an original piece of work through a close examination of select primary and secondary sources;
Apply the knowledge gained through the various assessment modes and exercises to a variety of professional challenges./li>

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The taught Master of Arts in Mediterranean Studies is designed for you if you have a passion for challenging and enriching learning experiences. This program will prepare you for careers in European Union affairs, broadcasting, journalism, publishing, consultancy, foreign affairs, marketing, political careers, education, museums and galleries, as well as businesses, NGOs, and enterprises with a Mediterranean focus. These organizations seek individuals like you, capable of devising strategies for development and action in the Mediterranean region and beyond. Upon graduating with an MA in Mediterranean Studies, you will be well-positioned to inform policies on Euro-Med relations, long-term processes and transformations in the region, the relationship between humans and their environment, Mediterranean demographics, conflict, and cooperation. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to pursue doctoral study after earning your Master of Arts.

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