PMSCSPIPDR5-2025-6-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Master of Science in Spatial Planning

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

5 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 Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a first cycle degree awarded by this University, or any other higher education institution recognized for this purpose, in an area of study deemed relevant by the Board and approved by Senate. The degree which must be pegged at Level 6 on the Malta Qualifications Framework, should comprise not less than 180 ECTS credits and should be classified at least at Second Class Honours or Category II.

Applicants in possession of a first cycle degree classified with Third Class Honours or Category III may also be allowed to join the Course provided that they are first admitted into a Preparatory Programme and they shall become eligible to join the Master’s course on successful completion of the Preparatory Programme, if an average mark of at least 55% is obtained.

Applicants may be asked to demonstrate competence in those skills required by the nature of the proposed research via an extended interview and the submission of appropriate documentation, provided that where deficiencies are identified applicants shall be required to take specific study-units intended to compensate for the deficit.

Applicants whose first degree was obtained more than 10 years previous to their application for the Course may also be admitted, provided that they provide sufficient proof of their competence to follow the Course with profit. The Faculty Board may, at its discretion, require such applicants to follow 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 subject areas of this programme correspond to the Departments of the Faculty, and to the research interests and activities within each, including civil, structural, building engineering, architectural, building and conservation science, built heritage, architectural and urban design, planning and construction management, and interdisciplinary themes, in which guidance and supervision can be offered, and subject to the availability of resources as determined by the Faculty Board. You will typically follow a short-directed reading component, deliver a presentation related to the research, and embark on the preparation of a dissertation, based on work of an advanced or original nature that you will undertake.

Students are required to obtain a total of 90 ECTS credits over a period of 5 Semesters of part-time study.

Students will be required to register for the study-units as directed by the board.


Semester 1

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

BEN5001	Dissertation	85 ECTS
BEN5004	Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods	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 Science - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Faculty for the Built Environment.

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

Identify a research problem which you wish to explore.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the theoretical perspectives in your chosen area of study.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the methods used in research and the conclusions derived.
Develop a proper literature review.
Translating the research questions into a set of aims and objectives.
Review key issues/aspects related to the use of the different research methodologies (surveys, interviews, focus groups, carrying out observations, etc.).

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 13,400
Yr 1: Eur 6,700 - Yr 2: Eur 6,700

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Research degrees are not intended to lead to specific professional career paths except for academia, but allow access to further study at the University of Malta and foreign institutions abroad.

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