Master of Arts in Social Studies

Master of Arts in Social Studies

MQF Level

7

Duration and Credits

3 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time (by Research)

This programme of study is also offered on a part-time basis. Please consult the Registrar's website for more information pertaining to courses offered by the University.

The M.A. by research in Social Studies provides you with the chance to write an advanced and lengthy piece of original work on a topic of your choosing involving the study of human society. Under the guidance of Faculty of Art experts in the field, you can conduct an integrated investigation of multiple fields of social science and the humanities, whether that be into individuals in a particular society, time and change in a community, culture, or civic ideals and practices and how these shape the everyday lives of citizens.

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Information for International applicants

Applicants must be in possession of:

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.

Applicants shall be asked to provide evidence of their professional experience in Fine Arts by means of a portfolio.

Supplementary and Preparatory Programme

  1. the Board may require applicants admitted under paragraphs (b) and if necessary (c) to follow and pass supplementary study-units and
  2. 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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Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SST5099* Dissertation 80 ECTS      

* Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 2 of academic year 2025-26 and continues 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      
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 in the field of social studies
  • Learn how to make use of archival resources and to write academically
  • 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 10,800 - Yr 2: NIL

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As a graduate, you will be able to enter a career as a teacher, curriculum specialist/developer and in education policy. You may opt to enrol in a doctorate programme with the University of Malta, or at a foreign university abroad, if you are seeking to further your research and enter an academic career.

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