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October 2022 |
| COURSE TITLE |
Master of Arts in Islands and Small States Studies |
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| COURSE CODE |
PMAISSPET9 |
POSTNOMINAL
LEVEL OF QUALIFICATION
NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
FRAMEWORK LEVEL
DURATION
MODE OF ATTENDANCE
TOTAL ECTS CREDITS
COORDINATOR
M.A.(Melit.)
Second Cycle
Level 7
5 Semesters
Part-time Evening
90
Lino Briguglio
| COURSE OVERVIEW |
The Master of Arts in Islands and Small States Studies is offered at both the University of Malta and the University of Malta – Gozo Campus
The Master of Arts in Islands and Small States Studies aims to impart knowledge on Islands and Small State issues and to provide the opportunity to conduct research on the same issues by submitting assignments and writing a dissertation.
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| LEARNING OUTCOMES |
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
• Apply the concept of sustainable development in international law.
• Apply techniques for ‘measuring’ the effect of climate change including temperature, precipitation and sea-level rise and assess the ‘best predictions’ of current climate models.
• Develop skills in assessing risks and in proposing policy approaches to build disaster resilience.
• Undertake an in-depth analysis of social and political realities in territories characterised by small population size and insularity, enabling you to identify situations where a one-size-fits-all policy measures may not be appropriate for social development and political governance.
• Undertake an in-depth analysis of economic and environmental realities in territories characterised by small population size and insularity.
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| CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS TO FURTHER STUDY |
Career opportunities include the following: working in international organisations, working within government departments, teaching at secondary and tertiary levels, working in environmental NGOs |
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| COURSE INTENDED FOR |
The course is intended if you are a prospective student who has completed a degree in geography, economics, social studies, environmental studies and related subjects seeking to specialise in the study of Islands and Small States.
You may register as a visiting student for individual study-units and obtain credit for them. Should you be accepted to join the Course within seven years from following the first study-unit, the Board may allow the transfer of these credits to your academic record for the Course.
Eligible applications, as well as applicants who do not possess the requirements for admission to the Masters course, may be allowed to follow individual study-units but shall not be allowed to sit for the assessment of the study-units.
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ADMISSION AND
PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS |
The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class (Honours) or Category II in an area of study deemed relevant by the Board. In exceptional cases the Admissions Board, on the recommendation of the Board, may admit into the Course applicants not in possession of a Bachelor’s degree, provided that it is satisfied that such applicants are in possession of other academic or professional qualifications and experience that together are deemed to be comparable to the level of a first degree. The admission of applicants under this paragraph shall be made after an interview during which their ability to successfully complete the Course with profit shall be assessed. The interviewing board appointed by the Board shall be composed of at least three members. Eligible applicants may register as visiting students for individual study-units and obtain credit for them. Should they be accepted to join the Course within seven years from following the first study-unit, the Board may allow the transfer of these credits to the student’s academic record for the Course. In line with the provisions of paragraphs (2) and (3) of regulation 9 of the Admissions Regulations, applicants who do not satisfy the requirements indicated above may be allowed to follow individual study-units but shall not be allowed to sit for the assessment of the study-units, provided the lecturer concerned poses no objection thereto and is satisfied that the individual has the necessary academic background to follow the study-unit with profit.
The admission requirements are applicable for courses commencing in October
2022.
For more detailed information pertaining to admission and progression requirements please refer to the bye-laws for the course available here.
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| COURSE FEES |
| Local/EU/EEA Applicants: |
Total Tuition Fees: Eur 4,800
Fee per semester: Eur 960
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| Non-EU/Non-EEA Applicants: |
Total Tuition Fees: Eur 10,800
Yr 1: Eur 5,400 - Yr 2: Eur 5,400 |
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Click here to access the Programme of Study applicable from 2022/3.
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Last Updated: 20 February 2025
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The University makes every effort to ensure that the published Courses Plans, Programmes of Study and Study-Unit information are complete and up-to-date at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to make changes in case errors are detected after publication.
The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints.
Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice.
Unless for exceptional approved reasons, no changes to the programme of study for a particular academic year will be made once the students' registration period for that academic year begins.
The Get Qualified Scheme applies for dissertations in one of the eligible areas outlined in the Incentive Guidelines (https://www.maltaenterprise.com/support/get-qualified-2014-2020)
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13 March 2025
https://www.um.edu.mt/issi-old/overview
