Office of the Registrar COURSES COMMENCING

Office of the Registrar

COURSES COMMENCING IN OCTOBER 2021 (Unless otherwise indicated, late applications for Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses will be received until 30 September 2021 at 2pm).

COURSE NOTES DURATION DURATION FULL-TIME PART-TIME

Faculty of Arts

Master of Arts * by research; view the list of areas of study offered 3 sem day 6 sem eve

Master of Arts * by research; 3 sem day 6 sem day Fine Arts History of Art Spanish and Latin American Studies

Master of Arts taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of study: English (Modern and Contemporary Literature and Criticism) 3 sem day 6 sem day English (English, Culture and the Media) 3 sem day 6 sem day English (English Language) 3 sem day 6 sem day Film Studies 6 sem eve Humanitarian Action 3 sem eve Literary Tradition and Popular Culture 3 sem day 6 sem day

Master of Arts in Archaeological Practice taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day CLOSED

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 1 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Master of Arts in Global Maritime max. 15 students; taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day Archaeology

Master of Arts in Health, Medicine and taught and research (mainly taught) 5 sem eve Society

Master of Arts in Hospitaller Studies taught and research (mainly taught); will also be offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus 6 sem eve if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants; via videoconferencing.

Master of Arts in International taught and research (mainly taught) 4 sem eve Humanitarian Action – No late applications Details on how to apply are available from: www.nohanet.org/masters will be accepted. CLOSED

Master of Arts in Mediterranean Studies taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day 6 sem day

Master in Contemporary Diplomacy only by research – for students already in possession of the Postgraduate Diploma in 1 sem distance 2 sem distance Contemporary Diplomacy. learning learning Details on how to apply are available from http://www.diplomacy.edu/madissertation For further information send an e-mail to [email protected]

Master in Interpreting Studies max. 12 students; taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day

Master in Translation and Terminology taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day Studies

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Arts view the list of areas of study offered 3 yrs day (Honours) Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an interview, held on a date which will be announced in due course. Interviews for mature applicants who are applying for Psychology as one of their areas of study will be held on a date, which will be announced in due course. Once announced, dates cannot be changed. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' is 24 August 2021 at 2pm. The closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2021.

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 2 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Applicants may also be required to submit a Learning Portfolio. Further information about the Portfolio will be forwarded to applicants. All applicants choosing the Fine Arts area of study are required to submit a Portfolio, which shall be assessed during an interview, the date of which will be announced in due course. Once announced, dates cannot be changed. Auditions and interviews for the Music Studies area of study will be held either in July or in September 2021. Applicants whose main training is in musical composition must send their composition sample by email ([email protected]) on dates, which will be communicated in due course. Applicants with a pass at Grade C or better at Intermediate Matriculation Level in Music shall be exempted from both interview and audition.

Bachelor of Humanities Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an interview, 3 yrs day 6 yrs day held on a date which will be announced in due course. Once announced, dates cannot be changed. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' is 24 August 2021 at 2pm. The closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2021. Applicants may also be required to submit a Learning Portfolio. Further information about the Portfolio will be forwarded to applicants.

Diploma in Chinese 4 sem eve

Diploma in Language Proficiency Area of study: up to 6 sem day German following a CEFR B1 Certificate

Diploma fil-Letteratura Maltija 4 sem eve

Certificate in Language Proficiency offered at University of Malta – Msida Campus only Areas of study:

French 6 sem day

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 3 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

These courses are open to University of Malta current students only. Information about the

application process will be forwarded by the Faculty of Arts to students in due course.

Certificate in Language Proficiency offered at University of Malta – Msida Campus only Areas of study:

Arabic 4 sem eve

Chinese 4 sem day German 6 sem day Italian 6 sem day Spanish 6 sem day These courses are open to both University of Malta current students and General Public.

Certificate in Language Proficiency in French offered at University of Malta – Msida Campus only 2 sem day Open only to applicants in possession of a recognised qualification at Level A2 of the CEFR.

Faculty for the Built Environment

Master of Architecture taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Study: 4 sem day Architectural Design Architecture and Urban Design Architecture and Conservation Studies

Master of Engineering taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Study: 4 sem day Building Engineering Civil Engineering Engineering with Management Structural Engineering

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 4 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Master of Fine Arts * by research; In disciplines from: 3 sem day 5 sem day Architecture Visual Arts

Master of Science * by research; Areas of Study: 3 sem day 5 sem day Architecture Built Heritage Civil Engineering Conservation Construction Environmental Design Infrastructure Property Management Spatial Planning Structural Engineering Urban Design Visual Arts

Master of Science in Conservation of Preparatory Programme Only 2 sem Decorative Architectural Surfaces

Master of Science in Project Management taught and research (mainly taught) 5 sem eve

Master of Science in Sustainable Building taught and research (mainly taught) 5 sem eve Design Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Built for holders of the Diploma in Design Foundation Studies who are also in possession of the 3 yrs day Environment Studies Special Course Requirements.

Diploma in Design Foundation Studies 1 yr day

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 5 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Faculty of Dental Surgery

Master of Dental Surgery – No late max. 8 EU / EEA students and 2 non-EU / EEA students 5 yrs day applications will be accepted. CLOSED Prospective applicants who are eligible and short-listed will be called for an interview scheduled to be held in September 2021.

Master of Science by research; Area of Study: 3 sem day 5 sem day Dental Sciences Please contact the Faculty regarding areas of research available.

Master of Science in Gerodontology – No taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Study: 3 yrs day late applications will be accepted. CLOSED (including two Dental Hygiene max. 4 students summer periods) Dental Surgery max. 3 students Dental Technology max. 3 students

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Areas of Study: 3 yrs day Dental Hygiene Dental Technology

Diploma in Dental Surgery Assistance 1 yr day

Preparatory Course for Diploma in Dental 1 yr day Surgery Assistance

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 6 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Faculty of Economics, Management and

Accountancy

Executive Master of Business taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of study: 5 sem eve Administration (including a Business Administration summer Hospitality and Event Management semester) Public Management All areas will also be offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus via videoconferencing.

Master in Accountancy taught and research (mainly taught) 4 sem day

Master in Accountancy – No late max. 10 students; taught and research 1-2 years day applications will be accepted. CLOSED for holders of the Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Accountancy (obtained following the Bachelor of Commerce degree).

Master of Arts taught and research (mainly research); Areas of Study: Banking and Finance 5 sem eve Economics 5 sem eve Evidence-based Management and Effective Decision Making CLOSED 5 sem eve Insurance and Risk Management 3 sem day 5 sem eve Management CLOSED 5 sem eve

Master of Arts taught and research (mainly research); Area of Study: Evidence-based Management and Effective Decision Making 3 sem eve For holders of the Postgraduate Certificate in Evidence-Based Management and Effective Decision Making

Master of Science taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of study: 3 sem day Public Policy and Strategic Management Strategic Management and Digital Marketing – No late applications will be accepted. CLOSED Strategic Management and Marketing – No late applications will be accepted. CLOSED

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 7 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Master of Science taught and research (mainly taught); Area of Study: 3 sem day Strategic Management and Tourism Offered under the auspices of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy in collaboration with the Institute of Tourism, Travel and Culture.

Master of Science in Insurance and Risk taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day Management

Master of Science in Banking and Finance taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve

Master of Science in Economics taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day

Bachelor of Commerce Area of Study: 3 yrs eve Economics and Management Offered at University of Malta – Gozo Campus only, for holders of the Diploma in Commerce.

Bachelor of Commerce The first year is common to all students. During the second and third year, students major in 3 yrs day two areas choosing from Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Economics, Insurance, Management, Marketing, and Public Policy. Applicants choosing the Banking and Finance area: On completion of the third year, students can proceed to the fourth year of the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) course by specialising in Banking and Finance, provided that they have attained the required pre-requisites.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Politics and Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English 5 yrs eve Governance Proficiency Test to be held on 3 September 2021. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview, which will be held during the same month. These dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting the proficiency test if they are in possession of a pass at SEC level English at Grade 3 or better or equivalent. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' (those who will be sitting for the proficiency test and/or interview) is 24 August 2021 at 2pm. The closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2021.

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 8 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Politics and This top-up course is offered only for holders of the Higher Diploma in Political Studies of this 3 yrs eve Governance (Top-Up Degree) University or a comparable qualification.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Public Sector max. 40 students 5 yrs eve Accounting

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business 3 yrs day and Information Technology

Higher Diploma in Administration and 3 yrs eve Management

Higher Diploma in Marketing and Sales Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English 3 yrs eve Management CLOSED Proficiency Test to be held on 3 September 2021. Successful applicants will then be required to

sit for an interview, which will be held during the same month. Once announced, dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting the proficiency test if they are in

possession of a pass at SEC level English at Grade 5 or better or equivalent. The closing date for

receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' (those who will be sitting for the proficiency test and/or interview) is 24 August 2021 at 2pm. The closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2021.

Diploma in Commerce offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus only. 2 yrs eve

Faculty of Education

Master in Access to Education taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Specialisation: 6 sem eve Culturally Responsive Education Inclusive Schools and Communities

Master in Teaching and Learning – Requires Maximum number applies; taught and research (mainly taught) 4 sem day 6 sem day the submission of a Police Certificate of The list of areas of study offered, the number of places available, as well as the subject-area Conduct. combinations are available here. This list will also include the mode of attendance (Full-time /

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 9 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Part-time) for each of the teaching areas on offer. Please note that not all teaching areas will be made available on part-time basis.

Master of Arts in Social Practice Arts and taught and research (mainly research) 4 sem eve Critical Education

Master of Arts in Vocational Education taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Study: 6 sem day Engineering Technology Health and Social Care Hospitality Textiles and Fashion

Master of Education * by research; 6 sem eve Computing Education max. 3 students Researching Work and Lifelong Learning max. 4 students Technical Design and Technology Education max. 2 students

Master of Education taught and research (mainly research); Area of study: 4 sem eve Teaching of Ethics in Schools max. 10 students For applicants in possession of the Postgraduate Certificate in the Teaching of Ethics in Schools

Postgraduate Certificate in Developing the 3 sem eve Educator Postgraduate Certificate in Educational 2 sem eve Mentoring

Postgraduate Certificate in the Teaching of Will also be offered at University of Malta – Gozo Campus if there is a sufficient number of 2 sem eve Ethics in Schools qualified applicants via video conferencing.

Postgraduate Certificate in the Teaching of 2 sem eve Maltese as a Foreign Language

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 10 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early 3 yrs day Childhood Education and Care – Requires the submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early max. 25 students 5 yrs eve Childhood Education and Care – No late applications will be accepted. Requires the submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct. CLOSED

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early max. 50 students. This top-up degree is offered only for holders of MCAST Higher Diploma in 1 yr day Childhood Education and Care – No late Advanced Studies in Early Years. applications will be accepted. Requires the submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct. CLOSED

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early max. 25 students. This top-up degree is offered only for holders of MCAST Higher Diploma in 2 yrs eve Childhood Education and Care – No late Advanced Studies in Early Years. applications will be accepted. Requires the Applicants are required to sit for an English and a Maltese Proficiency Test. The English submission of a Police Certificate of Proficiency test will be held on 3 September 2021. The Maltese Proficiency test will be held on Conduct. CLOSED 10 September 2021.Applicants will be exempted from sitting for the proficiency tests in English and Maltese if they are in possession of a SEC level pass at Grade 3 or higher, or at Intermediate Matriculation Level pass at Grade C or higher in English and Maltese. In the case of English, passes at the same standard in comparable qualifications will also be accepted. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants is 24 August 2021 at 2pm.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Facilitating 3 yrs day Inclusive Education – Requires the submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct.

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 11 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Facilitating Where possible, lectures will also be delivered through video conferencing in Gozo. 5 yrs eve Inclusive Education – Requires the

submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Facilitating This top-up degree is offered to holders of the Diploma in Facilitating Inclusive Education. 3 yrs eve Inclusive Education Where possible, lectures will also be delivered through video conferencing in Gozo.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Home 3 yrs day Economics

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science for Areas of Specialisation: 3 yrs day Education and Communication Biology Chemistry Geosciences Physics Offered under the auspices of the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Science.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Technical 3 yrs day Design and Technology

Diploma in Education for Cultural Mediation Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English and 1 yr day a Maltese Proficiency Test. The English Proficiency test will be held on 3 September 2021. The Maltese Proficiency test will be held on 10 September 2021. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview, which will be held on a date announced at a later stage. Once announced, dates cannot be changed. Such applicants will be exempted from sitting for the proficiency tests in English and Maltese if they are in possession of a SEC level pass at Grade 3 or higher, or at Intermediate Matriculation Level pass at Grade C or higher in English and Maltese. In the case of English, passes at the same standard in comparable qualifications will also be accepted. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' (those who will be sitting for the proficiency tests and/or interview) is 24 August 2021 at 2pm. The closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2021.

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 12 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Faculty of Engineering

Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering taught and research (mainly taught) 4 sem day (Biomechanics) CLOSED Offered under the auspices of the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.

Master of Science in Building Services taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering * by research; Areas of Study: 3 sem day 6 sem eve Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Integrated Product taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Development

Master of Science in Signals, Systems and taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day 6 sem day Control – No late applications will be accepted. CLOSED

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Areas of Study: 4 yrs day 8 yrs day Electrical and Electronic Engineering Mechanical Engineering Certificate in Engineering Sciences 1 yr day 2 yrs day

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 13 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Faculty of Health Sciences

Master of Science * – No late applications by research; Areas of Study: will be accepted. CLOSED 3 sem day 6 sem day Applied Biomedical Science 3 sem day 6 sem day Clinical Biomechanics 3 sem day 6 sem day Communication Therapy 3 sem day 6 sem day Food Sciences and Nutrition 3 sem day 6 sem day Nursing 3 sem day 6 sem day Occupational Therapy 3 sem day 6 sem day Physiotherapy 3 sem day 6 sem day Podiatry 6 sem day Radiography

Master of Science taught and research (mainly research); Area of study: 6 sem day Clinical Biomechanics

Master of Science taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Study: Health Systems Management and Leadership max. 15 students 5 sem eve Mental Health Nursing max. 20 students 6 sem day Nursing 3 sem day 6 sem day

Master of Science in Diabetes Care max. 10 students; taught and research (mainly taught) 3 yrs eve blended Offered under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.

Master of Science in Digital Health NEW taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Offered under the auspices of the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology and the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 14 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Master of Science in Medical Physics – No max. 5 students; taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day late applications will be accepted. CLOSED

Master of Science in Mental Health Studies taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Where possible, lectures will also be delivered through video conferencing in Gozo. Offered under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty for Social Wellbeing, and Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.

Master of Science in Patient Safety and Maximum number may apply; only by research 4 sem eve Clinical Risk Management CLOSED This degree is offered only for applicants who are already in possession of the Postgraduate Certificate in Patient Safety and Clinical Risk Management.

Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics – No late max. 5 students 2 sem day + 1 applications will be accepted. CLOSED Summer Period

Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Imaging Area of Study: 2 sem day Ultrasound: Gynaecological and Obstetric – max. 12 students

Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Requires Areas of Study: the submission of a Police Certificate of Applied Food and Nutritional Sciences 3 yrs day Conduct. Mental Health Nursing 3 yrs day

Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Requires Area of Study: Nursing 3 yrs day 5 yrs day the submission of a Police Certificate of Applicants in terms of the ‘maturity (adult learners) clause’ are directed to apply for the Conduct. Preparatory Course for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing programme. If they are in possession of related qualifications or work experience in the healthcare sector, they may submit an application to be considered for direct entry to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing course through the Recognition of Prior Learning process. Further details on this process, as well as the RPL application form, may be accessed by following this link: https://www.um.edu.mt/sas/rpl.

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 15 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) –Requires Areas of Study: 4 yrs day the submission of a Police Certificate of Applied Biomedical Science CLOSED Conduct. Communication Therapy Midwifery max. 18 students CLOSED Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy max. 20 students CLOSED Podiatry Radiography max. 16 students

Bachelor of Science (Honours) max. 15 students; Area of Study: 3 yrs day Mental Health Nursing For holders of the Higher Diploma / Diploma in the specialized area.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Health For holders of the Higher Diploma / Diploma in Health Science or a comparable qualification. 2 to 4 yrs Science distance Overseas Applicants may hold a licence to practice awarded by a regulatory body in their learning country of origin.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing This top-up degree is offered only for holders of the Higher Diploma in Health Science (Nursing 2-3 yrs eve and (Elderly Care) Studies) or the Diploma in Health Science (Nursing Studies) or a comparable qualification. online

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics, Offered under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Science. 4 yrs day Medical Physics and Radiation Protection – Requires the submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct.

Preparatory Course for Bachelor of Science 1 yr day (Honours) in Nursing

Certificate for Graduates of Non-EU / EEA max. 20 students; Capping applies to both full-time and part-time modes. The maximum 1 sem day 2 sem day Nursing Programmes – No late applications number of students will be accepted to the course independently of whether they opt for the

will be accepted. CLOSED full-time or part-time mode of study. Qualified applicants shall be accepted on a first-come first- served basis.

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 16 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Faculty of Information and Communication

Technology

Master of Science * by research 3 sem day 5 sem eve

Master of Science taught and research (mainly research); Areas of Study: Artificial Intelligence 3 sem day 4 sem eve Computer Science 3 sem day 5 sem day Computer Information Systems 5 sem eve

Master of Science taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Study: Computer Science 3 sem day Microelectronics and Microsystems 3 sem day 5 sem day Telecommunications Engineering CLOSED 3 sem day Signal Processing and Machine Learning CLOSED 3 sem day 5 sem day

Master of Science in Information and taught and research; Areas of Study: Communication Technology Computer Information Systems 4 sem day Microelectronics and Microsystems 4 sem day 8 sem day Telecommunications CLOSED 4 sem day Signal Processing and Machine Learning CLOSED 4 sem day

Master of Science in Human Language taught and research (mainly taught) 4 sem day Science and Technology Details on how to apply are available from http://lct-master.org.

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 17 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Areas of Study: Computer Engineering 3 yrs day Computing Science 3 yrs day

Bachelor of Science in Information Areas of Study: Technology (Honours) 3 yrs day Artificial Intelligence 3 yrs day Computing and Business 3 yrs day Software Development

Faculty of Laws

Master of Advocacy – Requires the taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct. Master of Notarial Studies – Requires the taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct. Master of Arts in European Legal Studies taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day 5 sem day

Master of Arts in Financial Services taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem eve 6 sem eve

Master of Arts in Human Rights Law and taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day Practice

Master of Arts in Law * by research 5 sem eve

Master of Arts in Ocean Governance taught and research (mainly taught); under the auspices of the International Collaborative 3 sem day Programmes; offered in collaboration with the International Ocean Institute. Lectures for this course shall be delivered remotely.

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 18 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Master of Laws Areas of Study: European and Comparative Law; taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day 5 sem day European Business Law; taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day 5 sem day International Law * by research 3 sem day

Master of Laws in the Prevention and max. 40 students; taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day Suppression of International Crime at Sea offered in collaboration with the University of Ferrara. CLOSED

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Requires the Details regarding the assessment of mature applicants (adult learners) are available from 4 yrs day submission of a Police Certificate of www.um.edu.mt/laws. Conduct. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' is 24 August 2021 at 2pm. The closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2021.

Higher Diploma of Legal Procurator – Details regarding the assessment of mature applicants (adult learners) are available from 4 sem day Requires the submission of a Police www.um.edu.mt/laws. Certificate of Conduct. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' is 24 August 2021 at 2pm. The closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2021.

Diploma in the Laws of Procedure – Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English 4 sem eve Requires the submission of a Police Proficiency Test to be held on 3 September 2021. Successful applicants will then be required to Certificate of Conduct. sit for an interview, which will be held during the same month. Once announced, dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting the proficiency test if they are in possession of a pass at SEC level English at Grade 5 or better or equivalent. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' (those who will be sitting for the proficiency test and/or interview) is 24 August 2021 at 2pm. The closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2021. Further details regarding the assessment of mature applicants (adult learners) are available from www.um.edu.mt/laws.

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 19 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Faculty of Media and Knowledge Sciences

Master of Arts * by research; Areas of Study: 3 sem day 6 sem eve Cognitive Science Information Policy and Governance Knowledge and Information Management Media and Communications

Master of Arts in Archives and Records taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Management NEW (including both summer semesters)

Master of Arts in Library and Information taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Sciences NEW (including both summer semesters)

Master of Arts in Media and taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Communications

Master of Fine Arts in Digital Arts taught and research 4 sem eve

Master of Science in Cognitive Science taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day CLOSED Master of Fine Arts in Digital Arts by research 3 sem day 6 sem day

Bachelor of Communications (Honours) 3 yrs day

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Digital 3 yrs day Arts

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 20 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Bachelor of Knowledge and Information view the list of areas of study offered 3 yrs day Management / Bachelor of Knowledge and Information Management (Honours)

Diploma in Journalism 2 yrs day

Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Doctorate in Pharmacy min. 6 EU / EEA students and 3 non-EU / EEA students; taught and research (mainly research); 3 yrs day under the auspices of the International Collaborative Programmes; offered with the College of Pharmacy at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Master in Advanced Clinical Pharmacy min. 6 EU / EEA students and 3 non-EU / EEA students; taught and research (mainly taught); 3 sem day under the auspices of the International Collaborative Programmes; offered with the College of Pharmacy at the University of Illinois at Chicago. This course covers the first year of the Doctorate in Pharmacy.

Master of Pharmacy – Requires the taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct. Master of Science * by research; Areas of Study: Anatomy 3 sem day 5 sem day Biochemistry 3 sem day 5 sem day Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 3 sem day 5 sem day Family Medicine 3 sem day 5 sem day Medical Ethics 3 sem day 5 sem day Medicine 5 sem day Molecular and Cell Biology 3 sem day 5 sem day Molecular Pharmacology 5 sem day Obstetrics and Gynaecology 3 sem day 5 sem day Paediatrics 5 sem day

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 21 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Pathology 3 sem day 5 sem day Pharmacy 3 sem day 5 sem day Physiology 3 sem day 5 sem day Psychiatry 3 sem day 5 sem day

Master of Science in Mental Health Studies taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Offered under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty for Social Wellbeing, and Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.

Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Areas of Study: Cell Therapy and Tissue Banking, taught and research (mainly research) 6 sem day Haematology; taught and research (mainly research) 3 sem day 6 sem day Microbiology; taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem day Molecular Biology and Genetics; taught and research (mainly research) 3 sem day 6 sem day

Master of Science in Pharmacotoxicology Maximum number may apply; taught and research (mainly taught) 2 yrs eve (including summer periods)

Master of Science in Public Health max. 25 students; taught and research (mainly taught) 5 sem eve

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 22 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Master of Science in Surgical Skills – taught and research (mainly taught) 2 yrs eve Requires the submission of a Police (including To be offered in collaboration with Barts Cancer Institute of Queen Mary University of London. Certificate of Conduct. summer semesters)

Master of Surgery taught and research (mainly research) 6 sem eve

Doctor of Medicine and Surgery – Requires The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants presenting overseas qualifications 5 yrs day the submission of a Police Certificate of and degrees awarded by institutions, other than the University of Malta is 15 March 2021 at Conduct. CLOSED 2pm. Certificates from UK examining boards are considered as overseas qualifications. Information regarding entry to the medical course commencing in 2021, for applicants presenting overseas qualifications will be made available online in due course. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants who are not in possession of a Secondary Education (SEC) pass in Maltese and who are eligible to register for the Medical Maltese course being offered by the University of Malta is 15 March 2021 at 2pm. Information regarding entry to the medical course commencing in 2021 will be made available online in due course. The closing date for applicants presenting local qualifications is 24 August 2021 at 2pm. No late applications will be accepted.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Offered under the auspices of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and the Faculty of Science. 3 yrs day Biochemistry

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Offered to applicants who either completed 120 ECTS of the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery 1 yr day Sciences Course, as offered by the University of Malta, or have fulfilled the requirements for entry into the third year of the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery Course as per assessment criteria for intake 2021. Further details will be made available online in due course. Bachelor of Science (Honours) in 4 yrs day Pharmaceutical Science – Requires the submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct.

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 23 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in 3 yrs day Pharmaceutical Technology

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in 3 yrs day Pharmacology NEW

Faculty of Science

Master of Science * by research; Areas of Study: 3 sem day 5 sem eve Biology Chemistry Geosciences Metamaterials Physics

Master of Science taught and research (mainly research); Areas of Study: Operations Research 3 sem day 5 sem eve Mathematics 3 sem day 6 sem day Statistics 3 sem day 5 sem eve

Master of Science taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Study: Applied Biology 3 sem day 6 sem eve Mathematics 3 sem day 6 sem day

Master of Science in Applied Oceanography taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day

Master of Science in Applied Chemistry taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in two areas of study: view the list of areas of study offered 4 yrs day

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 24 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Areas of study: 3 yrs day Biology Chemistry Chemistry with Materials Computational Physics Physics

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Offered under the auspices of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and the Faculty of Science. 3 yrs day Biochemistry

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics, Offered under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Science. 4 yrs day Medical Physics and Radiation Protection

Faculty for Social Wellbeing

Master of Arts in Criminology * by research 5 sem eve

Master of Arts in Criminology Preparatory Programme 1 yr day

Master of Arts in Social Policy by research 6 sem eve

Master of Arts in Social Policy taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day 6 sem eve

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 25 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Master of Arts taught and research (mainly research); Area of Study: 5 sem eve Youth Justice

Master of Arts in Social Work taught and research (mainly research) 6 sem eve

Master of Arts in Social Work – Requires the Preparatory Programme ONLY 2 sem day submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct. Master of Science in Psychological Studies taught and research (mainly research) 6 sem eve

Master of Arts in Community Action and taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Development

Master of Arts in Contemporary Family taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Studies CLOSED

Master of Arts in Disability Studies Preparatory Programme ONLY 2 sem day Will also be offered at University of Malta – Gozo Campus if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants via video conferencing.

Master of Social Work – Requires the taught and research (mainly taught) 4 sem day 8 sem day submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct.

Master of Gerontology and Geriatrics taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day

Master in Counselling – Requires the max. 26 students; taught and research (mainly taught) 8 sem eve submission of a Police Certificate of offered at University of Malta – Gozo Campus only. Conduct.

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 26 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Master in Probation Services CLOSED taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day

Master in Youth and Community Studies – taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Requires the submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct.

Master of Psychology – No late applications taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of study: 2 yrs day will be accepted. Requires the submission Clinical Psychology max. 4 students of a Police Certificate of Conduct. CLOSED Counselling Psychology max. 4 students Educational Psychology max. 5 students Forensic Psychology max. 4 students Health Psychology max. 4 students Neuropsychology max. 4 students

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for a Biology 3 yrs day Examination to be held on 9 September 2021. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview sometime during the last two weeks of September 2021. Once announced, dates cannot be changed. A sample of the test paper and the syllabus in connection with Biology test is available on the departmental website. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' (those who will be sitting for the exam and/or interview) is 24 August 2021 at 2pm. The closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2021.

Bachelor of Arts Areas of Study: 3 yrs day Disability Studies and Psychology Disability Studies and European Studies

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for a written 3 yrs day examination due to be held on 10 September 2021. Interviews will be held later on during the same month. Once announced, dates cannot be changed. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' is 24 August 2021 at 2pm.

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 27 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Policy Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English 4 yrs day for the 6 to 8 yrs day or in Social Work – Requires the submission Proficiency Test to be held on 3 September 2021. Successful applicants will then be required to Social Work area for the Social of a Police Certificate of Conduct. sit for an interview sometime during the last two weeks of September 2021. Once announced, of study and 3 Work area of dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test yrs day for the study and 5 to 6 if they are in possession of a pass at SEC level English at Grade 5 or better or equivalent. The Social Policy area yrs day for the closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) of study Social Policy clause' (those who will be sitting for the proficiency test and/or interview) is 24 August 2021 at area of study 2pm. The closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2021. Applicants may also be required to submit a Learning Portfolio. Further information about the Portfolio will be forwarded to applicants.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' must be in possession of those 6 sem day 10 sem day Wellbeing Studies qualifications and/or experience that would satisfy the Faculty Admissions Board that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the course with profit. Such applicants shall be required to submit with their application a letter written in English giving their motivation for applying for the Course, together with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.). Such applicants will also be required to attend an interview sometime during the last two weeks of September 2021.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social This top-up course is offered only for holders of the Higher Diploma in Access to the Community 6 sem day Wellbeing Studies (Top-Up Degree) for Persons with Disability.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Youth and Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English 3 yrs day 5 yrs eve Community Studies – Requires the Proficiency Test to be held on 3 September 2021. Successful applicants will then be required to

submission of a Police Certificate of sit for an interview sometime during the last two weeks of September 2021. Once announced,

Conduct. dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test

if they are in possession of a pass at SEC level English at Grade 5 or better or equivalent.

The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' who will be sitting for the proficiency test is 24 August 2021 at 2pm. The closing date for qualified applicants, as well as applicants who are in possession of a pass at SEC level English at Grade 5 or better or equivalent will be 30 September 2021.

Higher Diploma in Psychology For holders of a Bachelor's degree with Psychology as a main area of study. 1 yr day

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 28 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Higher Diploma in Community Access for For applicants already in possession of the Diploma in Community Access for Disabled People. 2 sem eve Disabled People Will also be offered at University of Malta – Gozo Campus if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants via video conferencing.

Diploma in Community Access for Disabled For holders of the Certificate in Community Access for Disabled People. 2 sem eve People Will also be offered at University of Malta – Gozo Campus if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants via video conferencing.

Diploma in Gender, Work and Society Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English 2 yrs day Proficiency Test to be held on 3 September 2021. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview sometime during the same month. Once announced, dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting the proficiency test if they are in possession of a pass at SEC level English at Grade 5 or better or equivalent. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' (those who will be sitting for the proficiency test and/or interview) is 24 August 2021 at 2pm. The closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2021. Offered under the auspices of the Centre for Labour Studies in collaboration with the Faculty for Social Wellbeing.

Diploma in Policing CLOSED Offered only to members of the Malta Police Force, nominated by the Commissioner of Police 4 sem eve and appointed as Probationary Police Inspectors.

Certificate in Community Access for Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English 2 sem eve Disabled People Proficiency Test to be held on 3 September 2021. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview sometime during the same month. Once announced, dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting the proficiency test if they are in possession of a pass at SEC level English at Grade 5 or better or equivalent. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' (those who will be sitting for the proficiency test and/or interview) is 24 August 2021 at 2pm. The closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2021. Will also be offered at University of Malta – Gozo Campus if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants via video conferencing.

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 29 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Certificate in Safeguarding of Children and Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English 2 sem eve Young People Proficiency Test to be held on 3 September 2021. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview sometime during the same month. Once announced, dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting the proficiency test if they are in possession of a pass at SEC level English at Grade 3 or better or equivalent. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' (those who will be sitting for the proficiency test and/or interview) is 24 August 2021 at 2pm. The closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2021. Offered under the auspices of the Faculty of Theology, and Faculty for Social Wellbeing.

Certificate in Volunteering Studies 2 sem eve

Faculty of Theology

Licentiate in Sacred Theology taught and research (mainly taught) 4 sem day

Master of Arts in Bioethics taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve

Master of Arts in Environmental Ethics taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve

Master of Arts in Matrimonial Canon Law taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve and Jurisprudence

Master of Arts in Youth Ministry taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve

Master of Arts in Christian Faith Formation taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve

Master of Arts in Catholic School Leadership taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve

Master of Arts in Religious Studies taught and research (mainly research) 6 sem eve

Master of Arts in Theology taught and research (mainly research) 6 sem eve

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 30 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Master in Theology taught and research (mainly taught) 4 sem day

Master in Theology Research component; This top-up course is offered only for holders of the Bachelor of Sacred 2 sem day Theology from this University. Postgraduate Diploma in Pastoral 4 sem eve Psychology CLOSED

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theology either Theology as the single Honours Main area of study. 3 yrs day 5 yrs eve or Theology as the Honours Main area of study with a subsidiary area chosen from 3 yrs day Mathematics, Philosophy or Physics.

Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Human view the list of areas of study offered 3 yrs day Studies

Diploma in Archival and Cultural Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English 4 sem eve Appreciation of Ecclesiastical Patrimony Proficiency Test to be held on 3 September 2021. Successful applicants will then be required to NEW sit for an interview sometime during the same month. Once announced, dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting the proficiency test if they are in possession of a pass at SEC level English at Grade 3 or better or equivalent. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' (those who will be sitting for the proficiency test and/or interview) is 24 August 2021 at 2pm. The closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2021.

Diploma in Religious Studies 2 yrs eve

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 31 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Offered under the auspices of the Faculty of Theology, and Faculty for Social Wellbeing.

Institute of Aerospace Technologies

Master of Science * by research; Area of Study: 3 sem day 6 sem day Aerospace

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Air 4 yrs day Transport (remote)

Diploma in Aviation Maintenance 4 sem day + 2 Summer Periods

International Institute for Baroque Studies

Master of Arts in Baroque Studies NEW By research 4 sem day + 2 6 sem day + 3 Summer Periods Summer Periods

Master of Arts in Baroque Studies taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day 5 sem day

Diploma in Baroque Architecture CLOSED 2 yrs day

Pre-tertiary Certificate in the Baroque offered at University of Malta – Gozo Campus only. 2 sem day Culture of the Maltese Islands CLOSED

Pre-tertiary Institute Certificate in Baroque 2 sem day Architecture CLOSED

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 32 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Institute for Climate Change and

Sustainable Development

Master of Science * by research 3 sem eve 5 sem eve

Institute of Digital Games

Master of Science in Digital Games taught and research 4 sem day 8 sem day Students who obtain the 60 ECTS credits assigned to the taught study-units with an average mark of at least 50% and do not proceed with the Course, or having proceeded do not successfully complete the dissertation, shall be eligible for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma.

Master of Science in Digital Games taught and research (mainly research) 4 sem day

Institute of Earth Systems

Master of Science by research; Area of Study: 3 sem day 5 sem day Rural and Environmental Sciences

Master of Science in Natural Environment max. 15 students; taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day and Resources Management CLOSED Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Earth 3 yrs Systems Bachelor of Science (Honours) in 3 yrs Mediterranean Agro – ecosystems Management CLOSED Diploma in Agriculture CLOSED 1 yr

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 33 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Preparatory Course for Diploma in 1 yr Agriculture CLOSED

The Edward de Bono Institute for Creative

Thinking and Innovation

Master in Creativity and Innovation taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day 6 sem day

Institute for European Studies

Master of Arts in European Integration by research 3 sem day 6 sem day Studies * Master of Arts in European Politics, taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day 5 sem day Economics and Law

Bachelor of European Studies / Bachelor of view the list of areas of study offered 3 yrs day European Studies (Honours)

Islands and Small States Institute

Master of Arts (Research on Islands and taught and research (mainly research) 3 sem day 6 sem day Small States) blended blended

Master of Arts in Islands and Small States taught and research (mainly taught) 5 sem eve Studies CLOSED will also be held at University of Malta – Gozo Campus if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants.

Diploma in Gozo Studies CLOSED offered at University of Malta – Gozo Campus only. 4 sem eve

Diploma in Lace Studies CLOSED offered at University of Malta – Gozo Campus only. 4 sem eve

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 34 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Institute of Linguistics and Language

Technology

Master of Arts in Linguistics * by research 3 sem day 6 sem eve

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Human 3 yrs day Language Technology CLOSED

Mediterranean Institute

Master of Arts * by research; Areas of Study: 3 sem day 6 sem day Mediterranean Studies

Institute for Physical Education and Sport

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sport and Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English 3 yrs day Physical Activity – Requires the submission Proficiency Test to be held on 3 September 2021. Successful applicants will then be required to of a Police Certificate of Conduct. sit for an interview sometime during the same month. Once announced, dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting the proficiency test if they are in

possession of a pass at SEC level English at Grade 3 or better or equivalent.

Diploma in Sport Administration and This top-up course is offered only for holders of the Certificate in Sport Administration and 2 sem eve Management (Top-up) CLOSED Management from this University

Certificate in Sport Administration and 2 sem eve Management CLOSED

Pre-Tertiary Certificate in the Foundations 1 sem eve of Coaching

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 35 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Institute of Space Sciences and Astronomy

Master of Science * by research; Area of Study: 3 sem day 6 sem day Space Sciences and Astronomy

Institute for Sustainable Energy

Master of Science in Sustainable Energy * by research 3 sem day 5 sem eve

Master of Science in Sustainable Energy taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day 6 sem eve

Institute for Tourism, Travel and Culture

Master of Arts in International Hospitality taught and research (mainly taught) 5 sem eve and Tourism Experience Management (including a summer semester)

Master of Arts in Tourism and Culture taught and research (mainly taught) 5 sem eve

Master of Arts in Tourism * by research 5 sem eve

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 36 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Master of Science in Tourism, Development taught and research (mainly taught) 2 yrs day and Culture (including a Details on how to apply are available from summer https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/erasmusmundus/tourdc/. semester) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Tourism Applicants who are in possession of a qualification comprising not less than 60 ECTS credits 3 yrs day 5 yrs day Studies) classified at Level 5 on the Malta Qualifications Framework, in an area of study related to Hospitality Management or Tourism Studies, may be admitted to Year 2 of the Course under those conditions as the Board may impose. Master Chef Diploma CLOSED 4 sem eve

Centre for Biomedical Cybernetics

Master of Science * by research; Area of Study: 3 sem day 6 sem day Biomedical Cybernetics

Centre for Distributed Ledger Technologies

Master of Science in Blockchain and taught and research (predominantly taught through intensive weeks); Areas of Study – 3 sem up to 6 sem Distributed Ledger Technologies Business and Finance Information and Communication Technology Law and Regulation

Centre for English Language Proficiency

Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics and taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem eve 6 sem eve Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 37 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Centre for Entrepreneurship and Business

Incubation

Master in Knowledge-based taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day From 5 sem day Entrepreneurship up to 11 sem day

Euro-Mediterranean Centre for

Educational Research

Master of Arts in Comparative Euro - taught and research (mainly research); offered at the University of Malta – Msida Campus. 6 sem eve Mediterranean Education Studies

Centre for Labour Studies

Centre for Resilience and Socio-Emotional

Health

Master of Arts in Transdisciplinary taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Childhood Studies NEW

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 38 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Centre for the Study and Practice of

Conflict Resolution

Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day Mediterranean Security under the auspices of the International Collaborative Programmes; offered jointly with George Mason University.

Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine

Master of Science in Integrative Medical by research 3 sem day 5 sem day Systems Offered in collaboration with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine – China.

Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic

Studies

Master of Arts in Diplomatic Studies – taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem day Applications will be accepted up to 22 July 2021 at 2pm. CLOSED Master of Diplomacy Offered by invitation to junior diplomats working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of their 2 sem day respective countries.

Diploma in Diplomatic Studies 4 sem eve

School of Performing Arts

Master of Arts * by research; Areas of Study: 3 sem day 6 sem day Dance Studies Performing Arts Theatre Studies

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 39 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Master of Arts in Theatre and Performance taught and research (mainly taught) 5 sem day (C21 Studies and Perspectives) or 5 sem eve

Master in Performance Studies (Dance) taught and research (mainly taught) 5 sem distance CLOSED learning

Master of Music * by research; Areas of Specialisation: 3 sem day 6 sem day Composition Musicology Performance Bachelor in Performing Arts (Honours) 3 yrs day

Bachelor in Dance Studies (Honours) 3 yrs day

Bachelor in Theatre (Honours) 3 yrs day

Bachelor of Music (Honours) 3 yrs day

Diploma in Wind Band Studies – No late max. 20 students 4 sem eve applications will be accepted. CLOSED All applicants for this course must fill the Placement Form as available from www.um.edu.mt/performingarts/music/students/resources

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 40 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

International School for Foundation

Studies

Certificate in Foundation Studies Subject Areas: 1 yr Business Studies Business Studies (Tourism) Engineering and ICT Health Sciences (Applied Food and Nutritional Sciences) max. 2 students CLOSED Health Sciences (Nursing) max. 5 students Health Sciences (Occupational Therapy) – maximum number applies CLOSED Health Sciences (Podiatry) – maximum number applies CLOSED Humanities Medical and Dental Sciences – maximum number applies. Applications for this area will be accepted up to 19 July 2021 at 8am. CLOSED Science (Chemistry) Science (Physics) 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.

* by research

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 41 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.

Notes:

In courses where a limited number of students is indicated, those applicants who apply by the first deadline and are fully qualified including submitting all required documents by 31 August 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.

No late applications are accepted for courses in which the number of students is limited. However, if after this initial ranking, vacant places are still available, applicants fulfilling all the Entry Requirements and any other requirements imposed by the respective Faculties, Institutes, Centres or Schools before 30 September shall be considered for selection to take up any remaining places.

Unless indicated otherwise, all qualifications / courses referred to in this document are awarded / offered by the University of Malta.

* Click here 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.

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 apply. Further information regarding course fees is available online at http://www.um.edu.mt/finance/service/coursefees

Lectures for study-units relating to courses offered on a full-time and part-time day basis may be held on any day from Monday to Friday between 0800 and 2000 hours. Lectures for part-time evening courses may be held from Monday to Friday between 1600 and 2000 hours. The University shall endeavour to announce the days on which a course is to be held prior to its commencement. However, it cannot be bound by fixed days and times for the duration of the whole course. Applicants are encouraged to consult the respective Faculty/Institute/Centre/School for further information.

Other courses may be added in due course.

Office of the Registrar Msida, 22.09.2021 V13. VS

Deadline for PG Applications –22 July 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Deadline for UG Applications –24 August 2021 at 2pm, Late Applications – 30 September 2021 at 2pm Courses/areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This information is for guidance purposes only. For entry requirements, refer to the Admissions Page 42 of 42 Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail.