Mediterranean Studies

Overview

Whether you’re interested in the geography of the Mediterranean region, or urbanisation—or its converse, isolation— or its culture and history, this taught programme provides you with the opportunity to express your ideas on a lavish territory in the context of the wider world. 

The M.A. Mediterranean Studies from the University of Malta  will encourage you to redefine the ‘Mediterranean’ in the frame of any convincing argument of your choosing.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Outline the key traits that have shaped Mediterranean events over centuries and explain their significance to contemporary developments.

• Learn how to make use of archival resources and to write academically about the field.

• Recognise and relate the diversity and the unity that characterise the Mediterranean.

• Learn about the many dimensions and cultural deviations of the Mediterranean and understand their importance when devising national and regional strategies.

• Discern the benefits of an interdisciplinary approach to gain a holistic perspective of socio-politico-cultural issues in contemporary society.

Career opportunites and access to further studies

If you have a flair for challenging and enriching learning experiences, then the taught Master of Arts in Mediterranean Studies is the ideal programme of study for you. 

The course prepares you for a variety of careers, such as working in the European union affairs, broadcasting, journalism, publishing, consultancy, foreign affairs, marketing, political careers, education, museum and galleries, as well as businesses, NGOs and enterprises with a Mediterranean focus in which your specific and intellectual critical skill-set will allow you to devise strategies for development and action in the Mediterranean region and beyond.