Overview

The Youth and Community Studies programme at the University of Malta is aimed at furthering your academic competencies in youth and community studies and to develop the expertise of youth work and youth policy practitioners, with an emphasis on evidence-based and reflective practice. This programme constitutes an important route into the youth work profession.

Career opportunities

As a graduate of this programme, you will be prepared to work in different communities and social settings linked to youth and community work that among others include schools, youth centres and hubs, local councils and NGO’s.

Other areas are related to the voluntary sector, community activism, social enterprise, as well as social and research agencies.

This programme offers an important pathway to the youth work profession. You may apply for the warrant of youth worker, subject to meeting the requirements specified by the Youth Work Profession Act, 2014. The degree also leads to other higher education qualifications that include doctoral studies.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychological Perspectives of Youth

Research Methods in Youth and Community Studies

Youth Work, Youth Policy and Practice

Young People and Human Services: An Interagency Approach

The Sociology of Youth

Young People and Social Inclusion

Advanced Youth Work Practice

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-23 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International

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EU students: They will be accepting late applications for a number of courses until 15 September.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Msida, Malta

Disciplines

Psychology Sociology Public Policy View 3 other Masters in Sociology in Malta

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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95

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71

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must be in possession of:

the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Youth and Community Studies or

the Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Community Studies obtained prior to 2004 or

an Honours degree from the University of Malta or another university in an area of study that is deemed relevant by the Faculty Board, together with a minimum of two years' experience in a youth or community setting.

Applicants applying for admission in terms of (c) will need to satisfy a board through an interview, that they have the necessary academic background, professional aptitude and disposition to follow the Course with profit.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

3600 EUR / year

≈ 3600 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1600 EUR / year

≈ 1600 EUR / year

Additional Details

Local/EU/EEA Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 4,800
Fee per semester: Eur 800

Non-EU/Non-EEA Applicants:

Yr 1: Eur 5,400

Yr 2: Eur 5,400
Yr 3: NIL

Living costs

Msida

Malta

690 - 1170 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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