PMASLAPDR0-2025-6-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Master of Arts in Spanish and Latin American Studies

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

6 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Day (by Research)

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.

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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The Master's in Spanish and Latin American Studies is a by-research M.A. under the guidance of experts on the subject within the Faculty of Arts. If you're drawn to Latin America, this M.A. invites you to formulate an independent hypothesis on a relevant topic ֠this can range from cultural questions in the Hispanic world and the political complexities that shape Latin America to the development of the Spanish language in the region. You can choose to apply a range of theories, concepts and ideas to your research or focus on a historic moment that reformed the region in the eyes of the rest of the world.


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

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

SLA5000*	Dissertation	80 ECTS
SLA5001	Directed Studies in Spanish and Latin American Studies	5 ECTS
* Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 1 of academic year 2024-25 and continue up to the end of Semester 2 of academic year 2026-27.

Semester 1

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

ATS5201	Methods of Research	5 ECTS

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:

Appraise and evaluate critically cultural questions in the Hispanic world and in Hispanic studies
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
Appreciate, explain and discuss a range of aspects related to foreign cultures
Present arguments that are well-written and articulated, clearly expressed and supported with evidence.

By successfully completing the Master of Arts in Spanish and Latin American Studies, you should:

Appraise and evaluate critically cultural questions in the Hispanic world and in Hispanic studies.
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.
Appreciate, explain and discuss a range of aspects related to foreign cultures.
Present arguments that are well-written and articulated, clearly expressed and supported with evidence.
Apply a range of theories, concepts and ideas to your research.
Plan and undertake independent research (developing specialised practices in order to identify research problems and to conduct original research).
Gather information, develop critical awareness, and evaluate that information critically.
Engage with complex scholarly questions and formulate independent hypothesis and these about them.
Work independently.

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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If you are interested in furthering your Spanish Studies and refining your research skills in the subject area, then this course is intended for you. Apart from acquiring the specialized knowledge and necessary skills required to potentially undertake a doctoral study, your honed knowledge of this discipline and capacity to possess a holistic set of intellectual skills will make you a more confident educator and desired employee. Your advanced knowledge of Hispanic cultures and specific intellectual skill-set will make you more employable in both the public and private sectors that liaise with Spanish-speaking companies and institutions.

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