Master of Arts in Sociology

Course Title

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

6 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Evening (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/li>
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/li>
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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This programme of study is also offered on a full-time basis. Please consult the Registrar's website for more information pertaining to courses offered by the University.

The M.A. by research in Sociology offers you the unique possibility to investigate any topic of your choosing in the field of sociology. If you're interested in human behaviour, patterns of social relationships, and the cultures of everyday life, this Master's provides you with an opportunity to research an area of interest under the guidance of experts within the Faculty of Arts. You will be tasked with researching and writing on the topic of your choosing and you will be trained, by extension, to develop proficiency within a broad scope of topical issues within the field, whether that be a completely new perspective that you would like to explore or any existing theory that you would prefer building upon.


Semester 1

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

ATS5201	Methods of Research	5 ECTS
SOC5099*	Dissertation	80 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 2

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

SOC5001	Assimilating and Appraising the Literature	3 ECTS
SOC5002	Data Analysis	3 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:

Write and publish academic works of high-standard involving the field of sociology
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
Cultivate a critical understanding of a research process

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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As a graduate, you will be able to enter a career, both locally and internationally, as a sociologist, sociological researcher, HR Manager, community service manager, counsellor, non-profit director/executive, and as a governmental agency professional.

If you would like to enter an academic career and further your research, then you may opt to enrol in a doctorate programme offered at the University of Malta, or at a foreign university abroad.

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