PMATRSPER7-2025-6-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Master of Arts in Tourism

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

5 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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A Bachelor degree obtained with at least Second Class Honours in Anthropology, Business, Events, Geography, History, Leisure, Management, Marketing, Sport Management, Tourism Management, Tourism Studies, or in other related areas deemed suitable by the Board.

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The specific focus of the programme will be to provide you with a systematic understanding of the concepts and characteristics of tourism as an area of academic and applied study, together with an in-depth examination of both the nature and characteristics of international operations. It will also provide you with the ability to evaluate products, services and operational issues within tourism environments, and foster comprehensive independent study and research. The programme is primarily assessed through the submission of a research dissertation on a topic of your chosen field of research. In addition, you will have to complete the unit Advanced Research in Tourism. If you would like to register for the MA, then you should initially submit a research proposal outlining the proposed research topic and proposed research methodologies. Guidelines regarding the required research proposal are available online.


Semester 1

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

TTC5204	Research Methods 1	5 ECTS


Semester 2

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

TTC5205	Research Methods 2	5 ECTS
TTC5302*	Dissertation	80 ECTS
* Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 2 of academic year 2024-25 and continue up to the end of the Summer Semester 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 Master of Arts in Tourism under the auspices of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy.

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

Use research skills which are library or internet-based and to collect primary data.
Provide and receive constructive criticism from a group of colleagues.
Facilitate and explore in-depth, innovative research work at Masters' level which achieves the synthesis of practical, critical and theoretical concerns in tourism.
Apply and articulate research methodologies in tourism.
Demonstrate technical and professional accomplishment in the rendering and dissemination of a final research dissertation and presentation.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 10,800
Yr 1: Eur 5,400 - Yr 2: Eur 5,400

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The MA will provide opportunities for advanced career progression, continued professional and personal development and opportunities for further academic study such as a PhD or professional doctorate within the field of tourism or related areas. The range of career opportunities is wide and varied especially when considering that the tourism and hospitality sectors are one of the largest economic sectors within Europe and internationally.

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