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 2024-10-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-21 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Educational Research Art Education

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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95

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of 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 Board,provided that applicants in possession of a degree with Third Class Honours or Category III shall satisfy the Board that they are in possession of other qualifications, including relevant experience, obtained following the first cycle degree.

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Tuition Fee

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International

5400 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10800 EUR for the full programme during 24 months.
EU/EEA

1950 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3900 EUR for the full programme during 24 months.

Local/EU/EEA Applicants:

Fee per semester: Eur 975

Non-EU/Non-EEA Applicants:

Yr1: Eur 5,400 / Yr 2: Eur5,400

Living costs for Msida

690 - 1170 EUR /month

Living costs

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