PMAPPYFTT4-2025-6-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Master of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Society

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

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.

The Board may allow applicants possessing a degree other than those specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) to join the Course subject to an interview to establish whether they have sufficient proficiency and background to be able to profit from the Course.

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The M.A. in Philosophy, Politics and Society is a postgraduate taught programme covering a broad spectrum of ideas and topics at the intersections between philosophy, politics and society. It delves into the works and theories of a variety of contemporary thinkers, encouraging you to engage actively in analysis and critique informed by different philosophical approaches. The programme also offers you the opportunity to undertake specialized studies guided by an assigned mentor and carry out in-depth research while writing a dissertation on a topic of your choice.

This programme is a unique opportunity to take a dive into how thinking about politics and society helps understand and shape our world. It is open to both philosophy graduates wishing to deepen their knowledge of contemporary social and political thought, and to graduates in another area (e.g. humanities, law, media, political science, social policy, etc.) seeking to add a philosophical dimension to their intellectual formation and professional development.


Semester 1

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

PHI5015	Directed Study 1: Reading Contemporary Social and Political Philosophy	5 ECTS
PHI5016	Democracy: Models, Principles, and Contemporary Challenges	5 ECTS
PHI5017	The Nature of Social Reality	5 ECTS
PHI5018	Selving, Civic Virtues and Civil Society	5 ECTS
PHI5102	Communications and Community	5 ECTS
PHI5107	Law, Sovereignty and Cosmopolitanism	5 ECTS


Semester 2

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

PHI5013	Directed Study 2: Designing the Dissertation Project	5 ECTS
PHI5019	The Philosophy of Mobility and Migration	5 ECTS
PHI5020	Radical Political Philosophy: Rancière, Badiou and Žižek	5 ECTS
PHI5021	Pluralism in Post-Secular Social Geographies	5 ECTS
PHI5022	The Politics of Posthumanism	5 ECTS
PHI5023	Special Topic in Philosophy, Politics and Society	5 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 60 ECTS credits


Semester 1

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

PHI5011	Dissertation	30 ECTS

Requirement for successful completion of Year 2: 30 ECTS credits

Requirement for award of Master of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Society: 90 ECTS credits

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 - M.A. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Arts.

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

Differentiate between the various theoretical positions within the various discourses that belong to contemporary social and political philosophy.
Evaluate these theories in terms of their logical rigour and consistency.
Systematize these theories so as to take into account their strengths and/or weaknesses.
Demonstrate the potential application and relevance of these theories by grounding them within everyday practices and in relation to political and social processes, actions, institutions and policies.
Appraise the philosophical underpinnings and effectively analyse policies, practices and public discourse touching upon the social and political world.

Non EU Applicants:

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

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As a graduate of the taught Master of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Society you will be equipped with a number of skills that can help you find employment in a variety of spheres. As the programme requires you to engage seriously with texts, your critical faculties will be developed to their higher potential. In addition, the emphasis on the writing will enable you to think and write both coherently and analytically. These skills will prove invaluable advantage in the competition for employment. More specifically, the MA programme equips you with the kind of knowledge and transferable skills that are highly regarded in spheres such as policy development and analysis, journalism and communications, and civil society engagement in European and international institutions and organizations.

As a successful graduate, you will be eligible to apply for the Doctoral programme of studies offered by the department of Philosophy as well a variety of other doctoral programmes at the University of Malta and other universities

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