Overview

This interdisciplinary Social Practice Arts and Critical Education postgraduate degree offers students the possibility of linking theatre, visual arts and education in a unique, socially engaged programme that brings together theoretical and project-based studies.

This degree enables graduates in theatre studies, fine arts, drama education, art education and other stakeholders involved in culture and community projects to further develop entrepreneurial, pedagogical and social skills as well as artistic skills.

Career opportunities

M.A. in Social Practice Arts and Critical Education at the University of Malta will have opportunities to interact with various social settings within the context of artistic production. If you have a background in theatre, visual arts and/or arts education, then you will learn skills and attitudes from professionals in critical pedagogy, cultural management and different art forms that will help you develop innovative and artistically sound projects in the fields of the arts, community work, adult education and so on.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historical and Theoretical Perspectives on Social Practice in the Arts
Conducting Research in the Arts, Education and Communities

Critical Pedagogy and Social Practice
Planning and Implementing Social Practice Arts

Engaging Communities in the Arts

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Msida, Malta

Disciplines

Educational Research Art Education

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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95

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must be in possession of a first cycle degree obtained from this University, or from any other higher education institution approved by Senate for this purpose, and satisfy also the Special Course Requirements and any other conditions included
A Bachelor degree obtained with at least Second Class (Honours) or with at least Category II in Theatre Studies, Fine Arts, Art Education, Drama Education or any other area deemed relevant by the Faculty Board, provided that applicants in possession of a degree with Third Class (Honours) or Category III shall satisfy the Faculty Board that they are in possession of other qualifications, including relevant experience, obtained following the first cycle degree.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

5400 EUR / year

≈ 5400 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

1950 EUR / year

≈ 1950 EUR / year

Additional Details

Local/EU/EEA Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 3,900
Fee per semester: Eur 975

Non-EU/Non-EEA:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 10,800
Yr1: Eur 5,400 / Yr 2: Eur5,400

Living costs

Msida

Malta

690 - 1170 EUR / month

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Funding

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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