UNIVERSITY OF MALTA Office of the Registrar Courses commencing in October 2015 COURSE NOTES DURATION DURATION Faculty of Arts Master of Arts ** mainly by research; view the list of areas of study offered day 6 sem eve Master of Arts * taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of study: Contemporary Western Philosophy - closed 6 sem day English (Modern and Contemporary Literature and Criticism) 6 sem day English (English, Culture and the Media) 6 sem day English (English Language) 6 sem day Film Studies NEW max. 15 students - closed 6 sem eve Applicants for this course are required to sit for an interview which will be held on 28 July 2015. This date cannot be changed. Humanitarian Action eve 6 sem eve Literary Tradition and Popular Culture 6 sem day Master of Arts in Hospitaller Studies - closed taught and research (mainly taught); will also be offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants 6 sem eve Master of Arts in Mediterranean Studies taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem day Master in Contemporary Diplomacy only by research - for students already in possession of the Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy Details on how to apply are available from: http://www.diplomacy.edu/madissertation For further information send an e-mail to admissions@diplomacy.edu 1 sem distance learning 2 sem distance learning Master in Interpreting Studies - closed max. 12 students ; taught and research (mainly taught) Applicants for this course are required to sit for an oral aptitude test which will be held during 01-03 September 2015. The dates cannot be changed. The aptitude test is intended to gauge candidates' proficiency in translating to / from Maltese. Details regarding assessment criteria can be found here: http://www.um.edu.mt/ data/assets/pdf_file/0016/211084/aptitude_tests_ in_interpreting.pdf Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 1
Master in Translation and Terminology Studies taught and research (mainly taught); Applicants for this course are required to sit for an aptitude test which will be held on 03 September 2015. The date cannot be changed. Candidates will be required to translate an English text into Maltese and a Maltese text into English or a German, Spanish, Italian or French text into Maltese. Details regarding assessment criteria can be found here: http://www.um.edu.mt/ data/assets/pdf_file/0015/211083/aptitude_tests_ in_translation.pdf Late applications will be accepted until the 31 August 2015 Master in Translation and Terminology Studies /or in Interpreting Studies by research - for students already in possession of the Postgraduate Diploma in the area applied for 1 sem 2 sem Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Arts (Honours) * view the list of areas of study offered Bachelor of Humanities 6 yrs day Diploma in Chinese Diploma in German Diploma in Language Proficiency NEW Certificate in Language Proficiency NEW Faculty for the Built Environment Area of study: German Area of study: French 4 sem eve 4 sem eve up to 6 sem day following a CEFR B1 Certificate 6 sem day Master of Architecture taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Study: 4 sem Architectural Design Architecture and Urban Design Architecture and Conservation Studies Details regarding the Schedule of Thematic Study-Units can be found here: http://www.um.edu.mt/ data/assets/pdf_file/0005/218444/schedule_for_m Arch_Programmes.pdf Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 2
Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Management taught and research (mainly taught); Master of Engineering taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Study: 4 sem Civil Engineering Engineering with Management Structural Engineering Details regarding the Schedule of Thematic Study-Units can be found here: http://www.um.edu.mt/ data/assets/pdf_file/0004/218443/schedule_for_m Eng_Programmes.pdf Master of Science ** mainly by research 5 sem day Master of Science in Conservation of Decorative Architectural Surfaces Preparatory Programme only 2 sem Master of Science in Project Management taught and research (mainly taught) 5 sem eve Master of Science in Sustainable Infrastructure - closed taught and research (mainly taught) 5 sem eve Master of Spatial Planning - closed taught and research (mainly taught) 4 sem 8 sem eve Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Built Environment Studies Diploma in Design Foundation Studies for holders of the Diploma in Design Foundation Studies who are also in possession of the Special Course Requirements 1 yr Faculty of Dental Surgery Master of Dental Surgery - closed max 9 EU / EEA Students; 3 Non-EU / EEA Students; 5 yrs Master of Science taught and research (mainly research) 5 sem day Area of Study: Restorative Dentistry Bachelor of Science (Honours) - closed Areas of Study: Dental Hygiene max. 6 students Dental Technology max. 6 students Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 3
Diploma in Dental Surgery Assistance (including preparatory programme) NEW - closed max. 15 students 2 yrs Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy Executive Master of Business Administration taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of study: 5 sem eve Business Administration Public Management NEW The Business Administration area will also be offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus via videoconferencing Master in Accountancy taught and research (mainly taught) 4 sem Master in Accountancy - closed max. 10 students; taught and research; for holders of the Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Accountancy (obtained following the Bachelor of Commerce degree) 1-2 years day Master of Arts taught and research (mainly research); Areas of Study: 5 sem eve Postgraduate Certificate in Evidence-based Management and Effective Decision Making NEW - closed Banking and Finance Economics Insurance and Risk Management Management Public Policy 2 sem eve Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus only, for holders of the Diploma in Commerce; Areas of Study: Economics Management offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus only; for eligible holders of the Bachelor of Commerce which includes at least one of the following two areas of study: Economics Management eve 2 yrs eve Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 4
Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Areas of Study: 3 / 4 yrs Accountancy (offered at Bachelor of Commerce only) Banking and Finance Economics Insurance Management Marketing Public Policy Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Management for holders of the Bachelor of Science (Business and Computing) 1 yr Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business and Information Technology Higher Diploma in Administration and Management Higher Diploma in Logistics and Transportation Management eve eve Higher Diploma in Marketing and Sales Management eve Higher Diploma in Political Studies eve Diploma in Commerce offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus only 2 yrs eve Diploma in Marketing and Sales Management 2 yrs eve Certificate in Banking and Finance 1 yr eve Certificate in Marketing and Sales Management 1 yr eve Faculty of Education Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management NEW - closed Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management NEW - closed taught and research (mainly taught); max. 16 students by research - for graduates in possession of the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership; max 8 students 6 sem eve 2 sem eve Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 5
Master of Education ** - closed mainly by research; Areas of Study: 6 sem eve Computing Education max. 3 students Prison Education max. 3 students Master of Education - closed taught and research (mainly research); Area of study: 6 sem eve Italian Education max. 15 students Master of Education taught and research (mainly research) - for applicants who have already completed the 30 ECTS Taught Programme; Area of Study: Teaching of Ethics in Schools NEW max. 11 students; applications to be accepted until 5 October 2015. 4 sem eve Master in Access to Education - closed taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Specialisation: 6 sem eve Culturally Responsive Education max. 15 students Inclusive Schools and Communities max 15. students Specific Learning Difficulties max. 8 students Postgraduate Certificate in Education - closed The list of areas of study offered, and the number of places available is available here: List of areas of study View the list of areas of study for which late applications will be received until 31 August 2015 1 yr Bachelor of Education (Honours) - closed The list of areas of study offered, and the number of places available is available here: List of areas of study Details regarding Proficiency Tests can be found here: Maltese/English Proficiency tests PE Proficiency test View the list of areas of study for which late applications will be received until 31 August 2015 Diploma in Facilitating Inclusive Education - closed max. 60 students 2 yrs eve If the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of available places, the Board shall make an initial ranking according to the following criteria: (i) qualifications; and (ii) work experience in a related area. 4 yrs Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 6
Candidates who fall within the limited number plus the next 25% (of the limited number of students) shall be called in for an interview. The final ranking shall be made on the totalling of the scores acquired in the initial ranking plus the mark acquired for the interview. Applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' will be required to sit for a written test to be held in the second week of August. Successful applicants will then be ranked. Those falling within the available number of applicants accepted for the interview will be called for the interview during the first two weeks of September. These dates cannot be changed. Details regarding the Proficiency Tests can be found here: Maltese and English Proficiency tests Faculty of Engineering Master of Science ** mainly by research; Areas of Study: 6 sem eve Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Master of Science in Integrated Product Development taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Areas of Study: 4 yrs Electrical and Electronic Engineering Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Health Sciences Master of Science ** * mainly by research; Areas of Study: Applied Biomedical Science 6 sem day Communication Therapy - closed 6 sem day Food Studies and Environmental Health - closed 6 sem day Health Services Management - closed 6 sem day Podiatry - closed 6 sem day Radiography - closed 6 sem day Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 7
Late applications will be accepted until the 31August 2015. No extra late applications will be accepted with the exception of the Applied Biomedical Science area of study. Master of Science - closed Master of Science - closed taught and research (mainly research); Area of Study: Clinical Biomechanics max. 6 students taught and research (mainly taught); Area of Study: Clinical Speech and Language Sciences NEW max. 10 students Physiotherapy NEW max. 10 students Nursing max. 14 students 6 sem day 6 sem eve 6 sem eve 6 sem day Master of Science in Medical Physics - closed max. 10 students ; taught and research (mainly taught); 4 sem International Master of Science in Community Psychiatric Nursing NEW - closed max. 18 students; taught and research (mainly taught); under the auspices of the International Collaborative Programme; offered with the University of Southern Indiana, USA Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics NEW - closed max. 5 students 2 sem Postgraduate Diploma in Podiatry - closed max. 15 students 2 yrs day Bachelor of Science (Honours) - closed Areas of Study: 4 yrs Applied Biomedical Science max. 24 students Communication Therapy max. 15 students Midwifery max. 15 students Occupational Therapy max. 20 EU / EEA Students; and 2 Non-EU / EEA Students; Physiotherapy max. 30 students Podiatry max. 10 EU / EEA Students; and 2 Non-EU / EEA Students; Radiography max. 12 students Bachelor of Science (Honours) * Areas of Study: Applied Food and Nutritional Sciences max. 10 students - closed Nursing (Mental Health) Nursing Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 8
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - closed Area of Study: Nursing (Mental Health) max.15 students for holders of the Diploma in the specialised area day Bachelor of Science (Honours) Health Science - closed Higher Diploma in Health Science (including preparatory course) max. 50 students ; for holders of the Diploma in Health Science or a comparable qualification Area of Study: Nursing Studies Preparatory Course: 1 yr + Higher Diploma: 2 yrs An academic proficiency test will be held for applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' on 14 September 2015. The date cannot be changed. Details regarding assessment of mature applicants can be found here: http://www.um.edu.mt/ data/assets/pdf_file/0010/251794/notice_re_acad emic_proficiency_test.pdf The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' (those who will be sitting for the exam) is 31 August 2015. Closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2015. 2 to 4 yrs distance learning Certificate in Clinical Nursing Practice Areas of Study: 2 sem eve Adult Cancer Care Emergency Nursing Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Master of Science ** mainly by research; Areas of Study: 5 sem eve Communications and Computer Engineering Computer Information Systems Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Microelectronics and Nanoelectronics Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 9
Master of Science taught and research (mainly research); Area of Study: 5 sem day Artificial Intelligience NEW Computer Science NEW Master of Science taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Study: Computer Science NEW Master of Science in Information and Communication Technology taught and research; Areas of Study: Computer Information Systems 4 sem Microelectronics and Microsystems 4 sem 8 sem day Signal Processing and Machine Learning 4 sem Telecommunications 4 sem Bachelor of Science (Honours) Areas of Study: Computer Engineering Computing Science Microelectronics and Embedded Systems NEW 5 yrs eve Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Honours) Areas of Study: Artificial Intelligence Computing and Business Software Development Faculty of Laws Master of Arts in Financial Services taught and research (mainly taught) eve 6 sem eve Master of Arts in Human Rights and Democratization of Governance min. 10 students ; taught and research (mainly taught) Master of Arts in Law ** mainly by research Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 10
Master of Arts in Mediation - closed min. 10 students; max. 30 students; taught and research (mainly taught) 5 sem eve Master of Arts in Ocean Governance min. 15 students; taught and research (mainly taught) under the auspices of the International Collaborative Programme; offered with the International Ocean Institute. Master of Laws Areas of Study: Energy, Environment and Climate Change Law min. 15 students, max. 30 students; taught and research (mainly taught) commencing in September; under the auspices of the International Collaborative Programme; offered with the Institute for Environmental and Energy Law within the University of Leuven. Late applications to be accepted until 31 August 2015 since lectures commence on 14 September 2015 European and Comparative Law taught and research (mainly taught) 5 sem day European Business Law NEW; taught and research (mainly taught) International Law ** mainly by research 5 sem day Postgraduate Certificate in Restorative Justice Mediation - closed min. 10 students 2 sem eve Doctor of Laws taught and research Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' will be required to sit for a written examination to be held on 4 September 2015. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview which will be held on 11 September 2015. The dates cannot be changed. Details regarding assessment of mature applicants can be found here: https://www.um.edu.mt/laws/notices/ll.b_course_notices/mature_applicants _for_the_bachelor_of_laws_course/?a=131902 4 yrs Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 11
The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' (those who will be sitting for the exam and/or interview) is 31 August 2015. Closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2015. Diploma in the Laws of Procedure - closed min 10 students; Applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' will be required to sit for a written examination to be held on 4 September 2015. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview which will be held on 11 September 2015. The dates cannot be changed. Details regarding assessment of mature applicants can be found here: 4 sem eve https://www.um.edu.mt/laws/notices/ll.b_course_notices/mature_applicants _for_the_bachelor_of_laws_course/?a=131902 The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' (those who will be sitting for the exam and/or interview) is 31 August 2015. Closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2015. Faculty of Media and Knowledge Sciences Master of Arts ** mainly by research; Areas of Study: 6 sem eve Cognitive Science Corporate Communications Digital Arts Information Policy and Governance Knowledge and Information Management Media and Communications Master of Arts in Documentary Heritage and Melitensia Studies NEW taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem day Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications taught and research (mainly taught) under the auspices of the International Collaborative Programme offered with Kings College London University. Master of Fine Arts in Digital Arts taught and research (mainly taught) eve Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 12
Master of Science in Cognitive Science NEW - closed max. 15 students; taught and research (mainly taught) Bachelor of Communications / Bachelor of Communications (Honours) view the list of areas of study offered 3 / 4 yrs Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Digital Arts Bachelor of Knowledge and Information Management / Bachelor of Knowledge and Information Management (Honours) view the list of areas of study offered Diploma in Archives and Records Management 2 yrs day Diploma in Journalism Diploma in Library and Information Studies 2 yrs day 2 yrs day Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Doctorate in Pharmacy min. 17 EU / EEA students; 3 non-eu / EEA students; max. 30 students; taught and research (mainly research); under the auspices of the International Collaborative Programme; offered with the College of Pharmacy at the University of Illinois at Chicago Master in Advanced Clinical Pharmacy min. 17 EU / EEA students; 3 non-eu / EEA students; max. 30 students; taught and research (mainly taught); under the auspices of the International Collaborative Programme; offered with the College of Pharmacy at the University of Illinois at Chicago This course forms part of the Doctorate in Pharmacy Master of Pharmacy min. 6 students; taught and research (mainly taught) Master of Pharmacy - closed min. 6 students; taught and research (mainly taught) for holders of the 5-year Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) degree 2-4 sem eve Master of Science ** mainly by research 5 sem day Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 13
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Areas of Study: Haematology - taught and research (mainly research) 6 sem day Microbiology min. 2 students - taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem day Molecular Biology and Genetics - taught and research (mainly research) 6 sem day Neuroscience ** either taught and research (mainly research) or mainly by research Master of Science in Family Medicine taught and research (mainly taught) 5 sem eve Master of Science in Pharmacology / Clinical Pharmacology - closed min. 4 students; max. 6 students; taught and research (mainly research) 5 sem day Master of Science in Public Health - closed min. 6 students; max. 25 students; taught and research (mainly taught) 5 sem eve Doctor of Medicine and Surgery No late applications can be accepted - closed The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants presenting overseas qualifications is 16 March 2015. Certificates from UK examining boards are considered as overseas qualifications. Further information regarding entry to the medical course commencing in 2015, may be obtained by clicking here: 5 yrs Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Pharmaceutical Science) min. 6 students 4 yrs Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Technology (Honours) min. 6 students Faculty of Science Master of Science ** mainly by research; Areas of Study: 5 sem eve Biology 5 sem eve Chemistry 5 sem eve Geosciences NEW 5 sem eve Metamaterials 5 sem eve Operations Research 5 sem eve Physics 5 sem eve Statistics 5 sem eve Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 14
Master of Science in Applied Chemistry taught and research (mainly taught); 6 sem eve Master of Science taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Study: Mathematics NEW 6 sem day Petroleum Studies NEW Master of Science in Applied Oceanography taught and research (mainly taught) Bachelor of Science (Honours) in two areas of study: view the list of areas of study offered 4 yrs Bachelor of Science (Honours) Areas of study: Biology Chemistry Chemistry with Materials Computational Physics Faculty for Social Wellbeing Master of Arts in Criminology ** - closed max. 15 students; mainly by research 5 sem eve Master of Arts in Disability Studies Preparatory Programme ONLY for MA Disability Studies commencing in October 2016 2 sem day Master of Arts in Social Work Preparatory Programme ONLY 2 sem day Master of Arts in Transcultural Counselling max. 25 students; taught and research (mainly taught); under the auspices of the International Collaborative Programme; offered with the University of New Orleans + 6 months placement Master of Gerontology and Geriatrics taught and research 4 sem Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 15
Master of Psychology - closed taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Specialisatiion: 4 sem Clinical Psychology max. 4 students Counselling Psychology max.4 students Educational Psychology max. 5 students Forensic Psychology NEW max. 4 students Health Psychology NEW max. 4 students Master in Family Studies ** mainly by research 6 sem eve Master in Youth and Community Studies taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology * Applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' will be required to sit for an English Proficiency Test to be held on 14 September 2015. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview during the last two weeks of September 2015. These dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting the proficiency test if they are in possession of English SEC level at grade 5 or better or equivalent. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' (those who will be sitting for the exam and/or interview) is 31 August 2015. Closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2015. Part-time course will be offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. - closed 5 yrs eve Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Policy / Social Work Applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' will be required to sit for an English Proficiency Test to be held on 14 September 2015. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview during the last two Social Work - 4 yrs Social Work - 6 to 8 yrs day weeks of September 2015. These dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting the proficiency test if they are in possession of English SEC level at grade 5 or better or equivalent. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' (those who will be sitting for the exam and/or interview) is 31 August 2015. Closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2015. Social Policy - Social Policy - 5 to 6 yrs day Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 16
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Youth and Community Studies Applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' will be required to sit for an English Proficiency Test to be held on 14 September 2015. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview during the last two weeks of September 2015. These dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting the proficiency test if they are in possession of English SEC level at grade 5 or better or equivalent. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' (those who will be sitting for the exam and/or interview) is 31 August 2015. Closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2015. 5 yrs eve Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' will be required to sit for a Biology Examination to be held on 10 September 2015. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview during the last two weeks of September 2015. These dates cannot be changed. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' (those who will be sitting for the exam and/or interview) is 31 August 2015. Closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2015. Part-time course will be offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. 5 yrs eve Higher Diploma in Gerontology and Geriatrics - closed 6 sem eve Higher Diploma in Psychology for holders of a Bachelor's degree with Psychology as a main area of study 1 yr Faculty of Theology Licentiate in Sacred Theology taught and research (mainly taught) 4 sem Master of Arts in Bioethics taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Master of Arts in Catholic School Leadership NEW taught and research (mainly taught); 6 sem eve Course offered in collaboration with the Faculty of Education Master of Arts in Christian Faith Formation NEW - closed taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 17
Master of Arts in Family Ministry taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Master of Arts in Youth Ministry taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Master of Arts in Matrimonial Canon Law and Jurisprudence taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Master of Arts in Religious Studies - closed taught and research (mainly research) 6 sem eve Master of Arts in Theology - closed taught and research (mainly research) 6 sem eve Postgraduate Diploma in Pastoral Psychology 4 sem eve Bachelor of Sacred Theology 5 yrs Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theology either Theology as the single Honours Main area of study 5 yrs eve or Theology as the Honours Main area of study with a subsidiary area chosen from Mathematics, Philosophy or Physics Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Human Studies view the list of areas of study offered Diploma in Religious Studies 2 yrs eve International Institute for Baroque Studies Master of Arts in Baroque Studies taught and research (mainly taught) 5 sem day Diploma in Baroque Architecture - closed 2 yrs day Pre-tertiary Institute Certificate in Baroque Architecture offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus only 2 sem day Institute for Climate Change and Sustainable Development Master of Science ** - closed mainly by research eve 5 sem eve Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 18
Postgraduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems - closed 2 sem eve Institute of Digital Games Master of Science in Digital Games taught and research (mainly research) 4 sem Master of Science in Digital Games - closed max. 20 students; taught and research Applicants who apply by the first deadline of the 30 April 2015 will be placed in rank order according to the selection criteria approved by Senate and offered the first 10 places. The remaining applicants (if any) will be considered for selection with those applicants who apply after the 30 April 2015 and before the second deadline of the 23 July 2015. 4 sem 8 sem day Institute of Earth Systems Master of Science in Environmental Management and Sustainability taught and research (mainly taught); under the auspices of the International Collaborative Programme; offered jointly with James Madison University Closing date for receipt of applications for this course is 22 March 2015. Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Earth Systems Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mediterranean Agro- Ecosystems Management Diploma in Agriculture 1 yr Preparatory Course for Diploma in Agriculture - closed 1 yr The Edward de Bono Institute for the Design and Development of Thinking Master in Creativity and Innovation taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem day Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 19
Institute for European Studies Master of Arts in European Integration Studies ** mainly by research 6 sem day Master of Arts in European Politics, Economics and Law taught and research (mainly taught) 5 sem day Bachelor of European Studies / Bachelor of European Studies (Honours) Islands and Small States Institute view the list of areas of study offered Master of Arts in Islands and Small States Studies min. 5 students; taught and research (mainly taught); offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus only 5 sem eve Institute of Linguistics Master of Arts in Linguistics ** mainly by research 6 sem eve Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Human Language Technology Institute of Public Administration and Management Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Public Administration NEW The course is financed by the Government of Malta but applicants outside the public sector may also apply. Lectures will be held at the Msida campus and at the Centre for Development, Research & Training (CDRT). Applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' will be required to sit for a written examination to be held on 9 September 2015. The date cannot be changed. Details regarding assessment of mature applicants can be found here: https://www.um.edu.mt/ipam/bachelor_of_arts_honours_in_public_administ ration_instructions_for_prospective_students The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' (those who will be sitting for the exam) is 31 August 2015. Closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2015. 5 yrs day Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 20
Institute of Space Science and Astronomy Master of Science Areas of Study: Astroinformatics - taught and research (mainly research) Astronomy NEW ** - mainly by research Astrophysics NEW ** - mainly by research Cosmology NEW ** - mainly by research Institute for Sustainable Energy Master of Science in Sustainable Energy ** mainly by research 5 sem eve Master of Science in Sustainable Energy taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Institute for Tourism, Travel and Culture Master of Arts in Cultural Sustainability and Tourism taught and research (mainly taught) 5 sem eve Master of Arts in Tourism - closed taught and research (mainly research) eve Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Tourism Studies) Applicants who are in possession of the Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management or the Higher National Diploma in Tourism Studies awarded by the Institute of Tourism Studies (Malta), or an equivalent qualification, may be admitted to Year 2 of the Course under those conditions as the Board may impose Certificate in Food Culture - closed 1 yr eve Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security taught and research (mainly taught); under the auspices of the International Collaborative Programme; offered jointly with George Mason University Master of Arts in Diplomatic Studies taught and research (mainly taught) Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 21
School of Performing Arts Master of Music ** mainly by research; Areas of Specialisation: 6 sem day Composition Ethnomusicology Musicology Performance Master of Arts ** mainly by research; Areas of Study: 6 sem day Dance Studies Performing Arts Theatre Studies Master of Arts in Theatre and Performance (C21 Studies and Perspectives) NEW taught and research (mainly taught) 5 sem day or 5 sem eve Bachelor in Dance Studies (Honours) Centre for Biomedical Cybernetics Master of Science in Biomedical Cybernetics NEW ** mainly by research 6 sem day Centre for English Language Proficiency Master of Arts taught and research (mainly taught); Area of study: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) eve 6 sem eve Centre for Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation Master in Knowledge-Based Entrepreneurship max. 30 students; taught and research (mainly taught) Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 22
Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Culture NEW taught and research (mainly taught) Foundation Studies Programme Certificate in Foundation Studies Subject Areas : 1 yr Humanities and Commerce Science Notes: Offered only to applicants who have completed their secondary and/or high school education abroad within an educational system that is not comparable to the Maltese educational system (in terms of curriculum, years of study, etc) and are in possession of qualifications allowing access to higher education in the country where such qualifications originate but are deemed to require further study to be admitted to undergraduate courses at the University of Malta. * In courses where a limited number of students is indicated, and if specified in the bye-laws, those applicants who are fully qualified and who submit all required documents by end August 2015 will be considered first and placed in rank order according to the selection criteria approved by Senate and those for whom places are available will be informed immediately. For the selection criteria, please refer to the University's website: http://www.um.edu.mt/registrar/regulations/faculties. No late applications are accepted for courses in which the number of students is limited. Unless indicated otherwise, all qualifications / courses referred to in this document are awarded by the University of Malta. ** Click to view the possible entry points for Master's degrees mainly by research. The University reserves the right not to offer courses / areas of study for which there is not a sufficient number of qualified applicants or where adequate supervision is not available. The commencement of any course is subject to availability of resources at the time of opening and other factors beyond the University's control. Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 23
The University's academic year is divided in two semesters: the first semester runs from October to January, whilst the second semester runs from February to May. Some postgraduate courses may include a summer semester (June to September). The University also offers doctoral degrees (Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Music, and Doctor of Sacred Theology) on a full-time or part-time basis for which applications are received at any time of the year. Tuition, annual enrolment, and bench fees may be payable, including for part-time courses. Further information regarding course fees is available online at: http://www.um.edu.mt/finance/service/coursefees For lecture time-tables, please view the website of the respective Faculty / Institute / Centre / School. Other courses may be added in due course. Office of the Registrar Msida, 14 October, 2015 v71 cc Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 24