UNIVERSITY OF MALTA Office of the Registrar COURSES COMMENCING IN OCTOBER 2014
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UNIVERSITY OF MALTA Office of the Registrar COURSES COMMENCING IN OCTOBER 2014
UNIVERSITY OF MALTA Office of the Registrar COURSES COMMENCING IN OCTOBER 2014 COURSE NOTES DURATION FULL-TIME DURATION PART-TIME Faculty of Arts Master of Arts ** mainly by research; view the list of areas of study offered 3 sem 6 sem eve Master of Arts in Contemporary Western Philosophy taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem 6 sem day Master of Arts in English taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem eve 6 sem eve Master of Arts in English and the Media taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem eve 6 sem eve Master of Arts in English Language taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem eve 6 sem eve Master of Arts in English (Modern and Contemporary Literature and Criticism) taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem 6 sem day Master of Arts in Hospitaller Studies taught and research (mainly taught); will also be offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants Master of Arts in Humanitarian Action taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem eve 6 sem eve Master of Arts in Literary Tradition and Popular Culture taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem 6 sem day Master of Arts in Mediterranean Studies NEW taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem 6 sem day Master of Arts in Philosophy (Preparatory Programme) NEW min. 6 students ; offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus only Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) NEW Master in Contemporary Diplomacy taught and research (mainly taught) 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 6 sem eve 4 sem eve 3 sem eve 6 sem eve 1 sem distance learning 2 sem distance learning For further information send an e-mail to admissions@diplomacy.edu 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 Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 1 COURSE NOTES 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 from the 1 to the 3 September 2014. 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: DURATION FULL-TIME DURATION PART-TIME 3 sem http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/211084/Aptitude_Tests_in_Interpretin g.pdf Master in Translation and Terminology Studies * closed taught and research (mainly taught); Applicants for this course are required to sit for an aptitude test which will be held on the 1 September 2014. 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: 3 sem http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/211083/Aptitude_Tests_in_Translatio n.pdf Late applications will be accepted until the 31 August 2014. 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 Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Arts (Honours) view the list of areas of study offered 3 yrs Bachelor of Arts will be offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus. Course/Areas of study will commence if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants Bachelor of Humanities NEW 2 sem 5 yrs eve 3 yrs 6 yrs day Diploma in German 4 sem eve Certificate in Arabic for Business and Communication NEW 2 sem eve Faculty for the Built Environment Master of Architecture NEW taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Study: Architectural Design Architecture and Urban Design Architecture and Conservation Studies Details regarding the Schedule of Thematic Study-Units can be found here: 4 sem http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/218444/Schedule_for_MArch_Programm es.pdf Master of Engineering NEW taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Study: Civil Engineering Engineering with Management 4 sem 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 Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 2 COURSE NOTES DURATION FULL-TIME DURATION PART-TIME 3 sem 5 sem day 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_MEng_Programm es.pdf Master of Science ** mainly by research Master of Science in Environmental Design taught and research (mainly taught) Master of Spatial Planning min. 8 students; taught and research (mainly taught) 4 sem Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Built Environment Studies for holders of the Diploma in Design Foundation Studies who are also in possession of the Special Course Requirements 3 yrs Diploma in Design Foundation Studies 5 sem eve 1 yr Faculty of Dental Surgery Master of Science ** taught and research (mainly research); Area of Study: 3 sem 5 sem day Restorative Dentistry Master of Dental Surgery * No late applications can be accepted - closed max. 9 students; (Course previously entitled Bachelor of Dental Surgery) 5 yrs Interviews for those applicants considered eligible to be included in the selection process for the available places will be held on the 10 September 2014. Bachelor of Science (Honours) * closed Areas of Study: 3 yrs Dental Hygiene max. 14 students Dental Technology max. 10 students Interviews for those applicants considered eligible to be included in the selection process for the available places will be held on the 10 September 2014. Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy Executive Master of Business Administration taught and research (mainly taught); will also be offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus via videoconferencing Master in Accountancy taught and research (mainly taught) Master in Accountancy * No late applications can be accepted - closed max. 10 students; taught and research for holders of the Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Accountancy Master of Arts NEW taught and research (mainly research); Areas of Study: 5 sem eve 4 sem 1-2 years day 5 sem eve Banking and Finance 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 Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 3 COURSE NOTES DURATION FULL-TIME DURATION PART-TIME Economics Insurance Management Public Policy Master of Arts in Public Policy Leadership taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Master of Science in Banking and Finance taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Bachelor of Commerce offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus only, for holders of the 3 yrs eve Diploma in Commerce; Areas of Study: Economics Management Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) 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: 2 yrs eve Economics Management Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Areas of Study: 3 / 4 yrs Accountancy (offered at Bachelor's level 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) Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business and Information Technology 1 yr 3 yrs Higher Diploma in Administration and Management 3 yrs eve Higher Diploma in Logistics and Transportation Management 3 yrs eve Higher Diploma in Marketing and Sales Management 3 yrs eve Higher Diploma in Political Studies 3 yrs eve Diploma in Commerce offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus only 2 yrs eve 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 Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 4 COURSE NOTES DURATION FULL-TIME Certificate in Banking and Finance - closed DURATION PART-TIME 1 yr eve Faculty of Education Master of Education** - closed mainly by research; Areas of study: 6 sem eve French Education NEW max. 3 students Geography Education NEW max. 2 students Maltese Language Teaching NEW max. 2 students Postgraduate Certificate in Education - closed The list of areas of study offered and the number of places available is available here: 1 yr List of areas of study Bachelor of Education (Honours) - closed The list of areas of study offered and the number of places available is available here. Details regarding Proficiency Tests can be found here: 4 yrs List of areas of study Maltese/English Proficiency tests PE Proficiency test Faculty of Engineering Master of Science ** mainly by research; Areas of Study: 3 sem 6 sem eve Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Master of Science in Integrated Product Development taught and research (mainly taught) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Areas of Study: Electrical and Electronic Engineering 6 sem eve 4 yrs Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Health Sciences Master of Science ** - closed mainly by research; Areas of Study: Applied Biomedical Science * Communication Therapy Food Studies and Environmental Health Nursing Podiatry Radiography 3 sem 3 sem 3 sem 3 sem 6 sem day 6 sem day 6 sem day 6 sem day 6 sem day 6 sem day Late applications will be accepted until the 31 August 2014. No extra late applications will be accepted. Master of Science * No late applications can be accepted - closed taught and research (mainly research); Area of Study: Clinical Biomechanics NEW max. 6 students 6 sem day 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 Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 5 COURSE NOTES Master of Science - closed taught and research (mainly taught); Areas of Study: DURATION FULL-TIME DURATION PART-TIME Audiology max. 10 students 6 sem eve Health Services Management max. 10 students 5 sem day Nursing (Mental Health) max. 6 students Midwifery max. 6 students 6 sem day 6 sem day Nursing max. 14 students - 6 sem day Postgraduate Diploma in Podiatry 2 yrs day Bachelor of Science (Honours) - closed Areas of Study: Applied Biomedical Science max. 24 students Communication Therapy max. 15 students Midwifery max. 15 students Occupational Therapy max. 20 students Physiotherapy max. 30 students Podiatry max. 10 students Radiography max. 12 students 4 yrs Bachelor of Science (Honours) Areas of Study: Applied Food and Nutritional Sciences 3 yrs Nursing (Mental Health) Nursing Bachelor of Science (Honours) - closed Areas of Study: Community Nursing max. 20 students 3 yrs day Nursing (Mental Health) max.15 students for holders of the Diploma in the specialised area Bachelor of Science (Honours) Health Science - closed Diploma in Health Science (including preparatory course) 3 yrs day 2 to 4 yrs distance learning max. 50 students ; for holders of the Diploma in Health Science or a comparable qualification Area of Study: Nursing Studies A written examination will be held for applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' on 15 September 2014. The date cannot be changed. Details regarding assessment of mature applicants can be found here: https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/219599/Notice_re_Academic_Profici ency_Test.pdf 6 sem The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' (those who will be sitting for the exam) will be 31 August 2014. Closing date for other applicants will be 30 September 2014. Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Master of Science ** mainly by research; Areas of Study: 3 sem 5 sem eve Communications and Computer Engineering Computer Information Systems Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Microelectronics and Nanoelectronics 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 Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 6 COURSE NOTES DURATION FULL-TIME Master of Science in Information and Communication Technology taught and research; Areas of Study: DURATION PART-TIME 4 sem Computer Information Systems Computer Science Microelectronics and Microsystems Signal Processing and Machine Learning NEW Telecommunications Master of Science in Human Language Science and Technology taught and research; Details on how to apply are available from: 4 sem http://lct-master.org/ Bachelor of Science (Honours) Areas of Study: Computer Engineering Computing Science 3 yrs Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Honours) Areas of Study: Artificial Intelligence 3 yrs Computing and Business Software Development Faculty of Laws Master of Arts in Financial Services taught and research (mainly taught) Master of Arts in Human Rights and Democratization of Governance min. 10 students ; taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem Master of Arts in Law ** mainly by research 3 sem Master of Arts in Mediation - closed min. 10 students; max. 30 students; taught and research (mainly taught) Master of Arts in Ocean Governance - closed min. 15 students; taught and research (mainly taught) under the auspices of the International Masters Programme; offered in collaboration with the International Ocean Institute. Very Late applications to be accepted until 21 September 2014 since lectures commence in September 2014 Master of Laws Areas of Study: European and Comparative Law taught and research (mainly taught) International Law ** mainly by research Postgraduate Certificate in Restorative Justice Mediation min. 10 students Doctor of Laws taught and research 3 sem eve 6 sem eve 5 sem eve 3 sem 3 sem 5 sem day 3 sem 2 sem eve 3 yrs 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 Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 7 COURSE NOTES Bachelor of Laws (Honours) A written examination will be held for applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' on 5 September 2014 and interviews will be held on 12 September 2014. The dates cannot be changed. Details regarding assessment of mature applicants can be found here: DURATION FULL-TIME DURATION PART-TIME 4 yrs https://www.um.edu.mt/laws/notices/ll.b_course_notices/mature_applicants_for_the_bac helor_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 interview) will be 31 August 2014. Closing date for other applicants will be 30 September 2014. A screening test will be held for accepted students not in possession of an Advanced Matriculation Level pass at Grade C or better in English. Further details can be found here: http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/189348/NOTICE_RE_SCREENING_ EXAM_FOR_LLB_HONS_I_YEAR_STUDENTS_2014-15.pdf Diploma in the Laws of Procedure min 10 students; A written examination will be held for applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' on 5 September 2014 and interviews will be held on 12 September 2014. The dates cannot be changed. Details regarding assessment of mature applicants can be found here: www.um.edu.mt/laws The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' (those who will be sitting for the exam and interview) will be 31 August 2014. Closing date for other applicants will be 30 September 2014. 4 sem eve Faculty of Media and Knowledge Sciences Master of Arts ** mainly by research; Areas of Study: 3 sem 6 sem eve Cognitive Science Corporate Communications Digital Arts Information Policy and Governance Library, Information and Archive Sciences Media and Communications Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications - closed taught and research (mainly taught) under the auspices of the International Masters Programme Master of Fine Arts in Digital Arts taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem 3 sem eve 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 Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 8 COURSE NOTES Bachelor of Communications / Bachelor of Communications (Honours) view the list of areas of study offered Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Digital Arts Bachelor of Library Information and Archive Studies / Bachelor of Library Information and Archive Studies (Honours) DURATION FULL-TIME DURATION PART-TIME 3 / 4 yrs 3 yrs view the list of areas of study offered 3 yrs Diploma in Archive and Records Management * late applications will be received until 10 October 2014 at midnight 2 yrs day Diploma in Journalism 2 yrs day Diploma in Library and Information Studies - closed 2 yrs day Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Doctorate in Pharmacy NEW - closed taught and research (mainly research); under the auspices of the International Masters Programme; 'offered in collaboration with the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy 3 yrs Master in Advanced Clinical Pharmacy NEW taught and research (mainly taught); under the auspices of the International Masters Programme; offered in collaboration with the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy 3 sem This course forms part of the Doctorate in Pharmacy Master of Pharmacy taught and research (mainly taught) Master of Pharmacy taught and research (mainly taught) for holders of the 5-year Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) degree Master of Science ** mainly by research Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences * No late applications can be accepted - closed Applicants who apply by the first deadline of the 30 April 2014 will be placed in rank order according to the selection criteria approved by Senate and offered the first 6 places. The remaining applicants (if any) will be considered for selection with those applicants who apply after the 30 April 2014 and before the second deadline of the 24 July 2014. 3 sem 1 - 2 yrs eve 3 sem 5 sem day Haematology - taught and research (mainly research) 3 sem 6 sem day Microbiology min. 2 students - taught and research (mainly taught) Molecular Biology and Genetics - taught and research (mainly research) Neuroscience **- either taught and research (mainly research) or mainly by research 3 sem 3 sem max. 12 students; Areas of Study: Master of Science in Clinical Ethics and Law NEW Master of Science in Pharmacology / Clinical Pharmacology - closed taught and research (mainly taught) min. 6 students; max. 7 students; taught and research (mainly research) 6 sem day 6 sem day 6 sem eve 5 sem day 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 Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 9 COURSE NOTES Doctor of Medicine and Surgery No late applications can be accepted - closed DURATION FULL-TIME DURATION PART-TIME 5 yrs Note for applicants with overseas qualifications: The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants presenting overseas qualifications is 15 March 2014. Certificates from UK examining boards are considered as overseas qualifications. Some applicants may be required to sit for an Entrance Examination: written examinations in Biology and in Chemistry which will be held on 30 May 2014 and an oral examination for applicants who pass this written component will be held on 25 June 2014. These dates cannot be changed. Further information regarding entry to the medical course commencing in 2014, may be obtained by clicking here: Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Pharmaceutical Science) 4 yrs Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Technology (Honours) 3 yrs Faculty of Science Master of Science taught and research (mainly research); Area of Study: 3 sem 5 sem eve 3 sem 5 sem eve Mathematics Master of Science ** mainly by research; Areas of Study: Biology Chemistry Metamaterials Operations Research Physics Statistics Master in Applied Oceanography taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem 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: 3 yrs Biology NEW Chemistry Chemistry with Materials Computational Physics 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 Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 10 COURSE NOTES DURATION FULL-TIME DURATION PART-TIME Faculty for Social Wellbeing Master in Counselling * No late applications can be accepted - closed max. 26 students; taught and research (mainly taught) Master in Probation Services - closed max. 15 students; taught and research (mainly taught) Master of Arts in Criminology ** - closed max. 15 students; mainly by research 5 sem eve Master of Arts in Disability Studies taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Master of Arts in Social Policy taught and research (mainly taught) Area of Specialisation: European Union Social Policy and Programmes NEW 6 sem eve 8 sem eve 3 sem Master of Arts in Social Work (Preparatory programme) Master of Arts in Transcultural Counselling - closed Master of Gender Studies NEW ** 2 sem day max. 25 students; taught and research (mainly taught) under the auspices of the International Masters Programme; offered in collaboration with the University of New Orleans 3 sem + 6 months placement taught and research (mainly research) 3 sem Master of Gerontology and Geriatrics taught and research 4 sem 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 the 15 September 2014. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview during the last two/three weeks of September. These dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting the proficiency test if they are in a 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) will be the 31 August 2014. Closing date for other applications will be 30 September 2014. 3 yrs 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 the 15 September 2014. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview during the last two/three weeks of September. These dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting the proficiency test if they are in a 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) will be the 31 August 2014. Closing date for other applications will be 30 September 2014. 6 sem eve and 6 sem day 5 yrs eve 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 Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 11 COURSE NOTES 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 the 15 September. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview during the last two/three weeks of September. These dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting the proficiency test if they are in a 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) will be the 31 August 2014. Closing date for other applications will be 30 September 2014. DURATION FULL-TIME DURATION PART-TIME 4 yrs 6 to 8 yrs day Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Youth and Community Studies 5 yrs eve Interviews for applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' will be held during the first two weeks of September. Applicants who will be successful in the interview, will be required to sit for an English proficiency test to be held on the 15 September 2014. These dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting for 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 interview and/or exam) will be 31 August 2014. Closing date for other applicants will be 30 September 2014. Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' will be required to sit for a Biology Examination to be held on the 11 September 2014. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview during the last two/three weeks of September. 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) will be the 31 August 2014. Closing date for other applicants will be 30 September 2014. 3 yrs Higher Diploma in Gerontology and Geriatrics - closed Higher Diploma in Psychology 6 sem eve 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) Master of Arts in Religious Studies taught and research (mainly research) 6 sem eve Master of Arts in Spirituality taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve 4 sem 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 Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 12 COURSE NOTES Master of Arts in Spiritual Companionship taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve Master of Arts in Theology taught and research (mainly research) 6 sem eve Bachelor of Sacred Theology Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theology Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Human Studies DURATION FULL-TIME DURATION PART-TIME 5 yrs either Theology as the single Honours Main area of study 3 yrs or Theology as the Honours Main area of study with a subsidiary area chosen from Mathematics, Philosophy or Physics 3 yrs view the list of areas of study offered 3 yrs Diploma in Religious Studies 5 yrs eve 2 yrs eve International Institute for Baroque Studies Master of Arts in Baroque Studies taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem 5 sem day 3 sem eve 5 sem eve Institute for Climate Change and Sustainable Development Master of Science ** mainly by research Postgraduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems - closed min. 10 students 2 sem eve Higher Diploma in Sustainable Land and Real Estate Management - closed min. 15 students 6 sem eve Diploma in Geographic Information Systems - closed min. 15 students 6 sem eve Institute of Digital Games Master of Science in Digital Games NEW taught and research (mainly research) Master of Science in Digital Games * 4 sem 4 sem 8 sem day max. 20 students; taught and research Applicants who apply by the first deadline of the 30 April 2014 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 2014 and before the second deadline of the 24 July 2014. 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 Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 13 COURSE NOTES DURATION FULL-TIME DURATION PART-TIME Institute of Earth Systems Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Earth Systems 3 yrs Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mediterranean Agro-Ecosystems Management 3 yrs Diploma in Agriculture 1 yr Preparatory Course for Diploma in Agriculture 1 yr The Edward de Bono Institute for the Design and Development of Thinking Master in Creativity and Innovation taught and research (mainly taught) Master of Science in Strategic Innovation and Future Creation - closed taught and research (mainly taught) to be offered in partnership with the University of Potsdam and in collaboration with the University of Turku 3 sem 6 sem day 3 sem distance learning Institute for European Studies Master of Arts in European Politics, Economics and Law taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem Bachelor of European Studies / Bachelor of European Studies (Honours) view the list of areas of study offered 3 yrs Diploma in European Studies - closed min. 22 students 4 sem eve Master of Arts in Islands and Small States Studies taught and research (mainly taught) will also be held at University of Malta - Gozo Campus if there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants 5 sem eve Diploma in Gozo Studies - closed offered at University of Malta - Gozo Campus only 4 sem eve 5 sem day Islands and Small States Institute Institute of Linguistics Master of Arts in Linguistics ** mainly by research 3 sem 6 sem eve Master of Science in Language and Computation NEW taught and research (mainly research) 3 sem 6 sem eve Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Human Language Technology 3 yrs Institute of Maltese Studies Master in Maltese Studies taught and research (mainly taught) 6 sem eve 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 Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 14 COURSE NOTES DURATION FULL-TIME DURATION PART-TIME Institute of Public Administration and Management Diploma in Public Administration 2 yrs day A written examination will be held on 9 September 2014 for applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause'. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' will be the 31 August 2014. Closing date for other applicants will be 30 September 2014. Details regarding assessment of mature applicants can be found here: https://www.um.edu.mt/ipam/diploma_in_public_administration_instructions_for_prospec tive_students Institute for Space Science and Astronomy Master of Science in Astroinformatics NEW taught and research (mainly research) 5 sem eve Institute for Sustainable Energy Master of Science in Sustainable Energy ** mainly by research Master of Science in Sustainable Energy taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem 5 sem eve 6 sem eve Institute for Tourism, Travel and Culture Master of Arts in Cultural Sustainability and Tourism - closed taught and research (mainly taught) 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 5 sem eve 3 yrs Certificate in Food Culture 1 yr eve Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security - closed taught and research (mainly taught) under the auspices of the International Masters Programme; offered jointly with George Mason University 3 sem Master of Arts in Diplomatic Studies taught and research (mainly taught) 3 sem Diploma in Diplomatic Studies 4 sem eve Euro-Mediterranean Centre for Educational Research Master of Arts in Comparative Euro-Mediterranean Education Studies - closed min. 15 students; taught and research (mainly taught) 5 sem eve 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 Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 15 COURSE NOTES DURATION FULL-TIME DURATION PART-TIME Centre for Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation Master in Knowledge-Based Entrepreneurship - closed max. 30 students; mainly taught 3 sem Centre for Environmental Education and Research Master in Education for Sustainable Development - closed max. 15 students; mainly taught 6 sem eve Postgraduate Diploma in Lifelong Career Guidance and Development - closed Course offered jointly with the Faculty of Education 4 sem eve Bachelor in Work and Human Resources (Honours) Course offered jointly with the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy 5 yrs eve Centre for Labour Studies An English proficiency test and an Interview for applicants in terms of the 'maturity clause' will be held on 9 September 2014. This date cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test if they are in possession of English SEC level at grade 3 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 English proficiency test) will be 31 August 2014. Closing date for other applicants will be 30 September 2014. School of Performing Arts Master of Music ** mainly by research; Areas of Specialisation: 3 sem 6 sem day Composition Ethnomusicology Musicology Performance Master in Performance Studies (Dance) taught and research (mainly taught) 5 sem distance learning 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 Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 16 COURSE NOTES Master of Arts ** mainly by research; Areas of Study: DURATION FULL-TIME DURATION PART-TIME 3 sem 6 sem Dance Studies NEW Performing Arts NEW Theatre Studies Bachelor in Dance Studies (Honours) Details regarding auditions can be found here: https://www.um.edu.mt/performingarts/notices/dance-auditions 3 yrs Foundation Studies Programme Certificate in Foundation Studies 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. 1 yr Notes: * 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 29 August 2014 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. 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, 02 October , 2014 v40 cc 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 Admission Regulations and Course Bye-Laws, which shall prevail. 17