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During a short ceremony held on 25 July, University of Malta Rector, Professor Alfred J. Vella, presented certificates of achievement to 145 students who successfully completed one or more Units within the University’s Programme in the Liberal Arts and Sciences (PLAS) during the academic year 2017-2018.

Four students were also awarded the Certificate in Liberal Studies (Cert.L.S.), while others will be receiving the Higher/Diploma and the Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies during the November graduation ceremonies. 

The Programme’s broad appeal can be seen in the diverse profiles of certificate recipients. Its flexibility and learner-oriented ethos gives individuals the opportunity to follow PLAS Units for their personal or professional development, and at their own pace.

PLAS Units consist of weekly evening lectures held between 18:00 and 20:00, normally spread over 14 weeks. Applicants are free to choose any and as many PLAS units as they wish. 

The Centre for the Liberal Arts and Science (CLAS) is currently accepting applications for PLAS Units during the first semester of the next academic year (Oct. 2018 - Jan. 2019). The subjects being offered include Maltese Archaeology, History, Geography, Legal System, History of Art, Public Health, Russian Opera, and Blockchain. 

A series of PLAS Tech Units on Java Development, 3D Modeling, and Smart Contract Programming are also being offered in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science. PLAS Tech Units are intended mainly for ICT professionals.

Further information on individual Units and application fees can also be found on the CLAS website. The deadline for applying is 10 September 2018.